List of All Articles with Tag 'history'

Thomas Jefferson was not happy about some of the edits made to his draft. Here's what didn't make the final cut.

Here’s a brief history of Canada’s national day—which celebrates the joining of the three original provinces—and how you can celebrate.

How the rainbow became specifically associated with LGBTQ+ rights goes back to San Francisco in the late 1970s, and to one artist in particular.

Most of us never find ourselves in a battle for our lives. That makes these incredible survival stories all the more memorable.

James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni’s Room' was rejected by editors and publishers before it was eventually released in 1956.

The history of diner dining, from their Lunch Wagon ancestors to those “We Are Happy to Serve You” take-out cups—and what the future might hold for these beloved establishments.

The singer was criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.

Marsha P. Johnson was a relentless advocate for gay rights, best known for her involvement in the Stonewall Uprising and tireless efforts to protect those in her community.

A group of Indian academics wants their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

Airbus has just landed the biggest-ever aircraft order in the history of commercial aviation.

The singer has been criticised for using a term considered derogatory to the Irish Traveller community.

Irish partition meant landlords and estates were affected differently north and south of the border.