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14 Popular Dolls From 20th‑Century America

Throughout human history, children have played with and cared for dolls. Miniature facsimiles of human beings have been found around the globe from all periods of history, using all kinds of materials. They range from carved wooden paddle dolls discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs to scarily realistic soft vinyl dolls programmed with artificial intelligence—and everything […]

Jackie Robinson: His Life and Career in Pictures

The six‑time MLB All‑Star and Hall of Famer wasn’t just a pioneering athlete. His effort—and sacrifice—launched a cascade of civil rights advances.

‘Black Wall Street’ Before, During and After the Tulsa Race Massacre: PHOTOS

At the turn of the 20th century, African Americans founded and developed the Greenwood district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Built on what had formerly been Indian Territory, the community grew and flourished as a Black economic and cultural mecca—until May 31, 1921. That’s when a white mob began a rampage through some 35 square blocks, decimating the […]

10 Virtual History Museums and Experiences to Explore From Home

The need for social distancing may have forced museums and historic sites around the world to close their doors for now, but many have made their spaces, exhibits and collections available to anyone with a digital device and a decent web connection. Some offer 360‑degree tours, like the one that takes you into every nook […]