In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

From the Mona Lisa to the jewels of Napoleon, the Louvre has experienced over a century of high-profile heists.

The latest release in Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand is a mini thong adorned with fake pubic hair. Such ‘merkins’ date ...

Running through Nov. 30, the Norton's "Veiled Presence" focuses on the "hidden mother" style of photography that was popular ...

Once a proud symbol of Scottish shipbuilding, the 19th-century Falls of Clyde was quietly scuttled off Hawaii's coast last week, sparking outrage from heritage groups that spent years fighting for its ...

The Bayside Historical Society is gearing up for a vintage baseball game in 19th-century style, for a historical recreation ...

The theft occurred with visitors already inside, and was among the highest-profile museum thefts in living memory.

Let’s explore the history and evolution of the word 'O.K.' from its origins to its modern-day usage worldwide.

During the afternoon of Aug. 16, Jerome Bias, a North Carolina furniture maker and cultural heritage practitioner, approached ...

In 1837, a small steamboat called The Caroline was seized and set ablaze by British forces on American soil. The fallout nearly reignited war between Britain and the United States—but it also gave ...

Thieves executed a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris. They stole eight priceless French royal and ...

Kent Monkman’s paintings reference iconic European, Canadian and American paintings to provide a scathing commentary on the ...