Tag: history
Burned remnants of prized Jackie Robinson statue found after theft from public park in Kansas
Authorities say fire crews found the burned bronze remnants of a prized statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas.
2 months ago
People walking on South Street may have gotten their photos taken by a photographer called Sami Aziz. Here’s the story of @southstreetsam.
4 months ago
Listen 1:41Philadelphia Zoo selects first woman president and CEO in 164-year history
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.
8 months ago
Michener Museum traces the history of America through shoes
The exhibit of more than 100 historic shoes at a Doylestown museum proves “shoes can tell us a lot.”
2 years ago
‘Barracoon’ spurs a long-overdue conversation about last known slave-ship survivor
"Barracoon: The Story of the Last 'Black Cargo,'" one of the only surviving first-person accounts of the transatlantic slave trade, was published in May.
6 years ago
Historic Eastern Shore community exemplifies perseverance
The lasting legacy of 18 men who endured the hardships of the middle passage, slavery, and the Civil War to create a future that offered more opportunities than their past.
6 years ago
Rutgers archivist collecting Women’s March signs and memorabilia
Rutgers University is collecting Women's March signs and memorabilia to document the feminism and grassroots activism of the historic movement.
6 years ago
A financial boost for Delaware historic sites
First State National Historical Park awards Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs funds to preserve sites like John Dickinson Plantation in Dover.
6 years ago
New documentary traces history of Delaware State University
A partnership between the Delaware Humanities Forum and the Welfare Foundation is bringing the history of Delaware State University to life.
6 years ago
The sounds of blood pressure: What are we listening for?
Blood pressure. It's one of the most important measurements in medicine. And yet, taking it correctly is kind of an art.
8 years ago
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