Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life's work to help African American families piece together their history.

This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth and growth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s.

Go back to a time before the invention of artificial light and experience a world petrified in the pitch of darkness...when fear ruled the night.

A lush 5 acre oasis full of mystery tucked away in Laurel Canyon full of L.A. history and Hollywood lore! The grounds are absolutely astonishing! This is truly a magical hidden treasure in Los Angeles.

Renowned filmmaker Christopher Doyle narrates this uniquely vivid picture of Chinese history through film, compiled with exclusive access to the British Film Institute China collection.

When exactly did we start drinking other things, and why? To find out, we have to look at the world’s oldest beverages – which might not be what you expect.

NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah speaks with Johnny Taylor, President and CEO of the Society for Human Resources, about the significance of Labor Day, which became a national holiday in 1894.

The Dust Bowl era was one of America's toughest times, but people still had to keep their tummies full. Here are 20 foods that kept folks going through this challenging period, and you’ll be surprised to see how creative people got with their meals!

The bowed psaltery, a modern adaptation of the ancient psaltery, emerged in the 20th century. It features a triangular or trapezoidal wooden frame with strings stretched across it, which are played with a bow.

The archlute, a Renaissance-era instrument, emerged in the late 16th century. It evolved from the lute, featuring a larger body and an extended neck, allowing for a broader range of notes. It was often used in courtly and chamber music, offering a rich, r...

The ukelin (violin-uke) is a stringed musical instrument sold door-to-door and made popular in the United States in the 1920s. It is a bowed psaltery with zither strings, and its name derives from the ukulele and the violin.

Brandon Acker introduces you to another rare instrument: The Baroque Lute! This video is an introduction to the instrument as well as his first reaction to playing it.

"People complain a lot about the space that I take up". Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny explains how and why the Theorbo was developed in the 17th century, what it was used for, and what it's like to carry it around on the train.

In music, a bow is a tensioned stick which has hair (usually horse-tail hair) coated in rosin (to facilitate friction) affixed to it.

The cornett is a wind instrument from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, dating back to the 15th century.