In honor of Women's History Month, learn about the fight for equal rights and some truly inspiring female firsts The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women’s history Since 1995, Women’s ...

The Smithsonian's American Women’s History Initiative is a comprehensive undertaking that documents, researches, collects, displays and shares the rich and compelling story of women in the United ...

Don't know much about history? These fascinating documentaries are a great way to immerse yourself in events that shaped the world. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may ...

Pride Month in the United States begins each June to mark the June 28, 1969, uprising in response to a police raid of the beloved New York City gay bar Stonewall. The outrage sparked a new chapter in ...

Philadelphia's Bible Riots of 1844 reflected a strain of anti-Catholic bias and hostility that coursed through 19th-century America. Granger Collection, New York Wading into the controversy ...

In 1964, as African nations gained independence, UNESCO brought together leading African and international experts to launch the General History of Africa, a visionary initiative to reframe the ...