A kilometer is about .621 miles. The U.S. uses the imperial system, but it is widely accepted around the world that the metric system is much simpler in terms of conversion: one kilometer is 1,000 meters,...

In the 19th century, train collisions happened at alarming rates. The problem was that rail workers couldn't properly communicate with each other. That is, until Granville T. Woods, better known as Black...

Colonel Charles Young overcame racism to rise through the ranks and create his legacy in the great outdoors. Learn about him in the link below. https://www.history.com/videos/history-shorts-a-trailblazing-soldier-helps-build-a-national-park All...

Without a doubt, Americans recognize the names Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. But did you know they did not invent the telephone or the lightbulb without help? Watch the linked video to learn...

Watch this video about the Heroic Legacy of Henry Johnson. Learn more in this scene from "Harlem Hellfighters.” https://www.history.com/videos/the-heroic-legacy-of-henry-johnson  Henry Johnson...

Black History Month, celebrated annually in February (and in October in the UK), is a dedicated time to honor the often overlooked achievements, culture, and contributions of Black people to society. Originating...