Germany is famous for cars. So it's not really surprising that the oldest street-legal car in the world is a German car. Normally, cars like the 1894 Benz Victoria are confined to the museum. But the 125- year-old horseless carriage was licensed for publi...

Take a trip down memory lane with these 17 vintage Christmas decorations that have faded into history. Get nostalgic and discover the ornaments and decor of Christmases past!

In this video, we dive deep into the iconic Motortown Revue, spotlighting Stevie Wonder's first concert and the unforgettable performances that defined a generation. This legendary tour featured music legends such as Marvin Gaye and The Supremes, making i...

American Broadway shows helped mold the country’s changing identity.

Mysterious bodies are found under one of the world’s most famous cathedrals.

You might not think of the musical instrument industry as “cutthroat.” But in 19th century Paris a new invention caused a uproar involving nefarious plots, incendiary devices, and attempted murder. You may not recognize the name Adolphe Sax, but you alm...

The Library of Congress announced the 25 films that made it into this year's National Film Registry.

You might be able to buy candy bars at... well, just about any store in America, but it's surprisingly hard to find actual bite-sized candy. Besides M&Ms and Reese's Pieces, there just aren't that many bite-sized chocolate competitors playing in the b...

The history of the polio vaccine includes remarkable achievements but also controversial and troubling events. Here's an overview of some key points that highlight the complexity of this topic.

Medieval gingerbread was first only accessible to the very wealthy because of all the spices in it, but by the time our recipe was written in the 14th century, it was accessible to the average wealthy household. A lot of variations of spiced cakes, cookie...

Fireball Whisky has seen a meteoric rise in popularity over the last few years. In fact, it seems as though everyone from college kids to grandparents enjoy the spicy, cinnamon-flavored drink.

Today it’s the most popular cookie in America, but the original Toll House Cookies, the first chocolate chip cookies, were invented right here in New England by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, during the 1930s. Here’s the o...

The Royal Albert Hall, located in London, is one of the United Kingdom's most iconic concert halls and in 2021 celebrated its 150th birthday.

After a two-year run that brought in a record-breaking $2 billion, Taylor Swift wrapped up her "Eras Tour" on Sunday night in Vancouver. Nancy Chen looks back at the historic show.

On Sunday, the Apollo Theater, the landmark New York City performance venue, will be awarded a prestigious Kennedy Center Honor – the first institution to receive such recognition.