The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. more

From History.com Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September and pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th … more

Her father might have been the pilot of United Flight 93, but Penney and her commanding officer had a singular focus. By Greg Timmons, HISTORY.com September 11, 2001 was supposed to be a … more

On This Day In History: June 27th, 1939 From The History Channel On this day in 1939, one of the most famous scenes in movie history is filmed–Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara parting in … more

On This Day in History: June 26th, 1948 From The History Channel On this day in 1948, U.S. and British pilots begin delivering food and supplies by airplane to Berlin after the city is isolated … more

From history.com Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on … more