The Clarke-Ford house claims to be Chicago’s oldest, built in 1836. It’s now a museum.

Discover the remarkable history and architecture of Bacon’s Castle in Surry County, Virginia — built in 1665, seized during Bacon’s Rebellion, and today a richly layered museum site that invites you to walk through early colonial life, enslaved labor, and...

Thousands of commuters cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge every day, but few realize that beneath its eastern span lies a piece of military history.

When Thad and Robin Krasnesky bought a 140-year-old home in Leavenworth two years ago, they got more than they bargained for -- but in a good way.

The rural idyll of Runnymede has played a surprisingly important role in British history.

This moment was captured on April 14, 1967!

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known.

This is believed to be the only known video clip with sound of Civil War Veterans playing their instruments. It's likely either from the 1929 GAR Encampment in Portland, Maine (Sept. 8-13), or from the 1938 Reunion in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which had...

Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik in Sogn dates from around 1130. When the new church was built in 1877 the stave church was sold to the National Trust of Norway (Fortidsminneforeningen). During its long life, Hopperstad Stave Church has experienced both per...

If we can see ourselves in the way our ancient cousins dealt with death…what else could we have in common?

The medina of Marrakesh, which dates to the 11th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its historic influence across the Mediterranean. Today, Morocco's traditional dwellings, known as "riads," are having an impact on the design world.

The fashion choices of the 16th and 17th centuries differed drastically from those of centuries past. During the medieval period, outfits were chosen to keep the wearer slim; however, the fashion of the 16 and 17th centuries was all about making the weare...

The Historical Ensemble of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performed music of the 18th century in the Great Hall of the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building. The performers used period instruments and uniforms to offer a window into musical lif...

In this video, I take you on a tour of central London, finding some beautiful historic buildings hidden amongst the tall modern structures of London's skyline.

Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in ITV's hit series Downton Abbey. Lady Sybil, Mary, and Edith Crawley are depicted in various manner of dress throughout the series, but how realistic are these represen...