History
Immortalized As 'The Woman In Gold,' How A Young Jew Became A Secular Icon
Gustav Klimt's 1907 portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was seized by the Nazis. A film now tells the story of Adele's niece, who fought to recover her family's paintings more than a half century later.
Church Tragedy Inspires Many To Learn More About Charleston's History
Some academics, librarians and history students have been rallying around the hashtag Charleston Syllabus, suggesting readings that might help inform the public of some of the city's history.
School Scrambles To Preserve Newly Discovered Chalkboards From 1917
Behind the walls at Emerson High School in Oklahoma City, construction workers found old chalkboards with drawings and class lessons, written almost a century ago and in remarkable condition.
DNA Confirms Kennewick Man's Genetic Ties To Native Americans
The new evidence suggests the ancient skeleton is closely related to members of a Washington state tribe. The findings are likely to rekindle an old debate between scientists and Native Americans.
After Waterway Closure, Minneapolis Sees An End To River Shipping
For the first time ever, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed part of a navigable waterway to stem the migration of an invasive species.
A Few Facts About Greeting Cards — From All Of Us At NPR
Did you get that perfect card for dad for Father's Day? Well, here are some things you might not know about greeting cards.
200 Years After Waterloo, Napoleon Still Divides Europe
Europe is united these days, but opinion about the French emperor and military leader is not. A re-enactment of the epic battle that marked his final defeat takes place this weekend in Belgium.
Don't Know Much About History? Read A Romance
Pick up a historical romance and you'll find more than a pleasant read. Often, you'll find a new connection to people, places and history-- for example, the Battle of Waterloo, 200 years ago today.
Independence Day For Americans With Disabilities
In July, the U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the powerful poster campaign that helped the country come to grips with disability rights.