Aaron Koller from New York has been appointed to the historic role which was inaugurated by Henry VIII in 1540 ...

The General History of Africa (GHA) is a pioneering corpus, unparalleled in its ambition to cover the history of the entire African continent, since the appearance of human beings to contemporary ...

Here’s how the holiday got started and why it has sparked debate throughout its history. The Menominee American Legion parades in a Memorial Day celebration in Michigan. Even the origins of ...

This young team, with an average age of 22 years, has excelled at what might be one of the oldest sports on Earth. Professional soccer has been around in England since the 1800s, but some say the ...

The Center for Public History seeks an undergraduate student College Work Study student for Summer 2025 to work with Dr. Debbie Harwell on Houston History Magazine. The Center for Public History is ...

If so, what was a capital with a menorah decoration on it doing here, of all places – a distinct Jewish symbol? This is a true conundrum." In the classical periods, architectural capitals ...

Pope Leo XIV's papal name has a storied history — and stretches all the way back to the year 440 TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty The 267th pope has chosen his new name: Pope Leo XIV. Born with his ...

Middle East Eye takes a look at the history of the naming dispute. The body of water between Iran and the Arabian peninsula that connects the Gulf of Oman and the Shatt al Arab river delta has ...

“His murder began what most historians would agree was the worst period in the history of the papacy,” Frederic J. Baumgartner wrote in his book, “Behind Locked Doors: A History of the Papal ...

was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV.

This Spring, Sky HISTORY will honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day to mark 80 years since the end of WWII. Tune in for exclusive documentaries and captivating stories that bring this pivotal moment ...

As vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, he has co-led efforts to ensure that Native Hawaiian history and federally funded education programs are not classified under DEI or CRT ...