Events for “history”

Australia’s female economists have been making history for nearly 150 years. It’s time we knew their stories

In a stubbornly male dominated field, how brilliant did a woman have to be to succeed?

175 years of university architecture reflects Australian history. We shouldn’t let that history be lost

University campuses reflect the layers of architectural and landscape styles that have shaped our cities and suburbs.

Lebanon: 400,000 years of climate and landscape history rediscovered

An international research team led by Dr.

The surprising history of woolly rhinos: They weren't always creatures of the frozen north

Woolly rhinoceroses (Coelodonta antiquitatis) were fascinating creatures: giant, lumbering Ice Age beasts with thick fur and massive horns that died out about 11,000 years ago.

The Stock Market Is Doing Something Incredibly Rare Right Now, and History Has Promising News for Investors

A brief history of collage from 12th century Japan to Sydney today – and your own kitchen table

Collage can be traced back to the invention of paper. Australian artists are still exploring its possibilities today. Here’s how you can, too.

A brief history of the hangover and its remedies—from cabbages to cloves and the lungs of a goat

Anyone who has ever woken up with a hangover will recognize its physical and psychological effects: headache, nausea, self-loathing, regret and perhaps even some shame at the uninhibited behavior that accompanied the intoxication.

Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history—from witch bottles to 'hag stones'

Virtually all cultures and eras fizz with magic. You might call it a secret ingredient of human life because magic takes so many forms and serves so many functions.

There is a long history of bribery in US politics – is Donald Trump continuing it?

The US president has pledged to pay all American adults US$5,000 if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections in November.

New genome study rewrites the early history of grasses, the world's most important plant family

An international team of scientists, including Donald Danforth Plant Science Center member emerita Elizabeth "Toby" Kellogg, Ph.D., has produced a chromosome-level genome assembly that offers a new view of the earliest evolution of grasses, the plant family that includes many of

Parent body of asteroid Ryugu formed early in solar system history, study finds

Until now, the timing of the formation of the asteroid, as well as the parent body, itself, had remained uncertain.

Six ways people have used magic to protect their homes throughout history – from witch bottles to ‘hag stones’

If you’ve got problem neighbours, or your house and garden seem to suffer from bad luck, perhaps it’s time to try a magical solution.

Why France’s illustrious history of cheesemaking is full of holes

Bréhémont, clayn, chalamon or craponne… Never heard of them? These cheeses of old speak volumes about France’s history of cheesemaking.

Glastonbury 2027 Is Officially Happening With Tickets Breaking £400 GBP for the First Time in History

Summary Glastonbury Festival returns in 2027 with weekend tickets breaking the £400 barrier for the first timePasses for the flagship cultural event will officially go on sale in October 2026 following a fallow yearOrganiser Emily Eavis has confirmed that three major headliners a

With the S&P 500 Setting Record Highs, History Points to 1 Clear Move

Neurosis Announce Fall Tour

If you ever saw underground metal greats Neurosis live, at really any point in the band's history, then you already know they were truly transcendent in person.

The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

On this day in space! Sept. 12, 1992: NASA astronaut Mae Jemison makes history as the 1st Black woman in space

On Sept.

I Hunted Japan’s Deadly Brown Bears, and Met the Greatest Bear Hunters in History

My museum expedition set off for Hokkaido in search of the country's brown bear. I discovered a hunting legacy like no other The post I Hunted Japan’s Deadly Brown Bears, and Met the Greatest Bear Hunters in History appeared first on Outdoor Life .

Kith and Assouline Announce 'Kith: The Footwear Archive' Celebrating 15-Year History

Summary Kith has partnered with luxury publisher Assouline to launch 'Kith: The Footwear Archive' in celebration of the brand's 15th anniversaryShot by photographer Tyler Mansour the 444-page book features over 1,800 released footwear models and developmental prototypesThe Classi

Somerset and Notts chase history, Bears also in hunt

Somerset, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire are separated by just five points with two matches of the 2026 County Championship to go.

This Week in Literary History: John Keats Writes “To Autumn”

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Literary History newsletter—sign up here. On September 19, 1819, after walking along the River Itchen in Hampshire, England, the 24-year-old poet John Keats—who had, earlier that year, completed “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” “Ode to a

“He’s a Genius, That’s All”—An Oral History of Bob Mackie

“I love working with performers and contributing to characters that they’re going to play,” Mackie told Vogue in 2019. “That’s just the most fun for me.”

On the Forgotten Enslavement of Native Americans and Its Central Role in US History

On a sun-­drenched day in June 2018, a woman in traditional Native regalia dropped a large wreath of flowers into the Atlantic Ocean. The impact jostled loose a few petals before the circle of blossoms slowly drifted away on the

Let's do the time warp again! Try this week's history quiz

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch

Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

On this day in space! Sept. 11, 1985: The International Cometary Explorer makes 1st comet flyby in history for NASA and Europe

On Sept.

Decolonisation means presenting full authentic history with Indian perspective: Amit Shah

The Minister said attempts had been made to destroy India's knowledge traditions, but knowledge embedded in people's memory and oral traditions could not be eliminated.

Osborne makes history as first female jockey to win British Classic

Saffie Osborne becomes the first female jockey to win a British Classic Flat race, claiming victory in the St Leger on Highwayman.

History! Osborne first woman to win British Classic as Highwayman lands Leger

Saffie Osborne made history at Doncaster as she became the first female jockey to win a British Classic, steering Highwayman to victory in the 250th Betfred St Leger.

Kadowaki-Fleming hopes India T20I is 'first step in a long history' of playing top-tier teams

Japan players hope the one-off T20I against India and then the Asian Games create a buzz about cricket in their country

Health officials declare end to largest cyclospora outbreak in history

The country’s largest outbreak of cyclosporiasis has ended, federal health officials said Friday.

Shouldering history: Vizianagaram entrepreneur collects ‘patches of pride’

Kapuganti Ravi has a rare collection of 480 specialised patches spanning police forces, fire safety units, and security organisations from India and abroad

Juvenile & B.G. Talk Cash Money & No Limit Tour, New Orleans Rap History & ‘Ha’ Music Video

The two Cash Money mainstays plan on releasing new music together soon.

Recent finals history is against Freo, but these numbers could save them

13 Massive Drop-Tine Bucks That Made Hunting History

These giant drop-tine bucks are the stuff that deer hunters' dreams are made of The post 13 Massive Drop-Tine Bucks That Made Hunting History appeared first on Outdoor Life .

The incomplete history of Duo devices

Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo, but that's where the firsts end.

A Legal History of Anti-Chinese Racism in America

In the history of the Chinese in America, the border has caught our attention and held it. Chinese migrants’ attempts to cross the border, and America’s attempts to stop them, is the story that historians have told and retold. But

Hutu and Tutsi: The history behind the divide

How a colonial legacy continues to shape conflict and identity.

RNC chair: ‘We’re going to defy history to win this November’

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters on Tuesday said the GOP is “going to defy history to” maintain control of Congress after the midterms.

Smithsonian chief steps down amid Trump pressure over how US history is presented

The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history.

This Week in Literary History: William S. Burroughs Kills Joan Vollmer in a Drunken Game of “William Tell”

This first appeared in Lit Hub’s Literary History newsletter—sign up here. On the afternoon of September 6, 1951, in a friend’s Mexico City apartment, a drunk William S. Burroughs pulled out his handgun and (supposedly) said to his wife, Joan Vollmer, “It’s

What the Ghetto of Venice Reveals About Jewish History and Identity in Europe

“But how I caught it, found it, or came by it, What stuff ’tis made of, whereof it is born, I am to learn…” –William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, 1.1.3-5 * It was a cold January afternoon when I

Drunk History Returning This Fall with Three New Short-Form Episodes

The episodes will come to Comedy Central's YouTube channel beginning September 15th. Drunk History Returning This Fall with Three New Short-Form Episodes Eddie Fu

The investment lessons from the Vanguard 500 Index fund’s 50-year history

If you had shifted your entire equity portfolio into the Vanguard 500 Index Fund, and then did nothing else for the next few decades, your performance rank would almost certainly be above the 80th percentile. Where else in life can you perform that well by sitting on your hands?

Did You Suffer a Sweltering August? You Weren't Alone. It Tied for the Month With the Hottest Global Temperatures on Record

Last month, the air temperature averaged 62.53 degrees Fahrenheit, tying with July 2023 as the toastiest month ever documented by the European Union's climate service

A Finnish Metal Detectorist Was Shocked to Unearth a Trove of Viking Age Silver in His Hometown. Then His Detector Went Off Again

Weighing a combined ten pounds, the artifacts are estimated to be 1,000 years old and constitute Finland’s largest coin hoard of the era

Scientists Find a Trove of Denisovan Fossils and Tools in Southwest China, Giving an Unprecedented Glimpse Into Our Extinct Cousins' Lives

Relatively few fossils belonging to the enigmatic early human have been unearthed in the past. Two new studies describe seven Denisovan fossils and more than 1,300 stone and bone tools

Watch an Elusive and Ethereal Bigfin Squid Float Above the Seafloor Off Central California

This marks the first time the mysterious creature has been seen alive in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It was spotted last month by scientists on an expedition to study marine life near underwater mountains

A Rare Nazi-Looted Painting, Lost for Some 80 Years, Turned Up in a Real Estate Listing. Now, a Judge Has Ordered It Returned to Its Rightful Heirs

Missing since it was stolen in Amsterdam in 1945, Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’ will be restored to its true owners, a court in Argentina has ruled in a landmark decision

Princess Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Is Heading to Auction for the First Time in Nearly 30 Years

The fashion icon wore the strapless silk frock the same day her then-estranged husband publicly admitted to having an affair

See Nine Stunning Images from This Year's Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest That Show the Majesty of Marine Life

From seahorse farewells to saving a stranded whale, the photos capture the diversity and beauty of sea creatures—but also the perils they face

Montana Built a $107 Million Museum. Its Smallest Room Says a Lot About the Thought That Went Into Designing the Space

The Montana Heritage Center in Helena has a smudge room. It is open to the public and teaches non-Native visitors why a room dedicated to the burning of cleansing materials, a practice of many Indigenous cultures, is needed

Unsealed for the First Time in 600 Years, This Tomb in Peru Was Just Declared the 'Discovery of the Decade'

Archaeologists excavating Chan Chan, the capital of the pre-Inca Chimú civilization, found an undisturbed mausoleum that held the remains of at least 38 individuals, as well as a trove of rich funerary goods

World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade. The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size

The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation. But landmasses near the poles look larger than their actual relative sizes, and those near the equator look much smaller

Ancient Rome’s Largest Fresco and Mosaic Complex, Featuring Depictions of a Mysterious Maritime City, Opens to the Public After 2,000 Years

The massive artworks, created in the first century C.E., were discovered in the 1990s during excavations of the Baths of Trajan

A Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Kept a Man Alive for a Record Nine Months, Allowing Him to Wait for a Donated Human Organ

The animal organ kept Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days and represents the first time a pig kidney has been used as a bridge to human organ transplantation

For Decades, Scientists Thought an 'American Cheetah' Once Roamed North America. Turns Out the Extinct Cat Wasn't a Cheetah

Ancient DNA from fossils found in Wyoming and Canada's Yukon Territory suggests the wild cat more closely resembled modern pumas than modern cheetahs

Archaeologists Discover the World's Oldest Evidence of Habitual Drug Use in the Teeth of a Hunter-Gatherer Who Lived Up to 25,000 Years Ago

This individual may have regularly sucked on betel nuts, known for their mind-altering properties, leading to worsening dental disease. Researchers say the discovery sheds light on addiction in prehistoric environments

These 15 Riveting Photos of Firefighters in Action Showcase the Strength and Courage They Need to Risk Their Lives to Save Others

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, take in this collection of images pulled from the archives of the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

In the Aftermath of 9/11, Milton Glaser, Creator of the 'I Love NY' Logo, Declared That He Loved New York City 'More Than Ever'

The graphic designer revamped his world-famous emblem in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The updated design underscored the city's resilience in the face of tragedy

To Researchers' Surprise, This Giant Dinosaur Laid Eggs in a Cold Climate

A new study suggests that titanosaurs used rotting vegetation to keep their eggs warm much like crocodiles do today

A ‘Legendary’ 132-Year-Old Dime Recently Sold for More Than $1.2 Million at Auction. What Makes It So Extraordinary?

Only 24 of the 1894-S Barber dimes were minted in San Francisco in June 1894, and just nine known specimens exist today

How Taiwan Became One of Asia's Most Surprising Sustainability Stories

From Indigenous cultural landscapes to scenic cycling routes and eco-conscious stays, Taiwan offers countless ways to experience a more sustainable way to travel

A Psychedelic Compound Found in 'Magic' Mushrooms Might Prevent Debilitating Nerve Damage and Pain Caused by Chemotherapy

A study in mice and human tissue suggests psilocybin protects against peripheral neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy. The findings are so promising that researchers are starting a mid-stage clinical trial this year

The Tip of This Snake's Tail Looks Like a Spider. But Inside, Its Bones Are 'Bizarrely Normal'

High-tech scans reveal the first detailed look at the internal anatomy of the spider-tailed horned viper. The findings shed light on little-known snake vertebrae and highlight the difficulty of predicting what an animal looks like from its skeleton

Archaeologists Excavating a Roman-Era Cemetery in Poland Were Surprised to Stumble Upon a 5,000-Year-Old Necklace Made of 42 Teeth

Crafted from the teeth of large mammals, such as wolves, deer, bears and perhaps even humans, the jewelry was found in a grave in southern Poland that may belong to an important patriarch of the Corded Ware culture

The Life of Agatha Christie, the World’s Best-Selling Novelist, Goes Under the Microscope at the British Library

An upcoming London exhibition will explore the breadth of Christie’s ‘remarkable’ experiences through letters, photographs, a typewriter and a replica of her Hawaiian surfboard

Archaeologists Uncover a Neolithic Sculpture of a Human Riding a Leopard That's 'Unlike Anything We Have Encountered Before'

The artifact was found during excavations at Karahan Tepe, an 11,000-year-old site in southeastern Turkey. Created long before the invention of writing, the 2.3-foot-tall sculpture's purpose is a mystery

The Tasmanian Tiger Was Branded a Livestock Killer. New Research Challenges That Myth

Thylacines had powerful snapping bites suited for catching small and medium-sized prey like bandicoots—not taking down large animals such as sheep and cattle, as European colonists feared

Australia’s Second-Smallest Rock-Wallaby Reappears in a Region Where It Had Not Been Seen for 50 Years

The endangered nabarlek is not easy to find and difficult to distinguish from similar species. But a research team made new detections of the animals that offer “good news for their long-term survival”

World’s Largest Collection of Serial Killer ‘Murderabilia,’ From John Wayne Gacy to H.H. Holmes, Opens in Chicago

More than 2,000 items belonging or connected to some 150 serial killers from around the globe feature in a chilling new exhibition

Stealing Candy From Children, Splash-Proof Urinals and Buried Panties, Oh My! Here Are the Winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes

The awards are an unaffiliated spoof of the Nobel Prizes. They highlight research achievements that are surprising and silly-sounding—but also make people think

Peptides Are All the Rage, Promising Miracle Cures and Makeovers Delivered by Injection. How Did We Get Here?

Experts say the peptide craze is part of a broader phenomenon, as patients look beyond the regulated health system to address problems that doctors have struggled to treat

This Hospital Ship Sank Off Albania's Coast During World War II. Now, It’s Teeming With Marine Life

A new survey of the "Po" has revealed a thriving underwater ecosystem, including rare Mediterranean monk seals

These Adorable, Critically Endangered Pygmy Raccoons in Cozumel Are Teaching One Another to Turn Trash Into Toy Balls

The observations offer rare evidence of a skill being passed among raccoons. But the work also highlights the effects of human pollution at the popular tourist destination

Thieves Broke Into a French Museum and Made Off With Renoir Paintings Worth More Than $2.5 Million

Early today, burglars stole four artworks from the Renoir Museum, in the French Riviera, only to drop two of them as they escaped

Scientists May Have Finally Detected a Hint of Dark Matter, the Mysterious, Invisible Stuff That Holds the Universe Together

A South Dakota-based instrument built to detect theoretical dark matter particles has sensed a particle interaction that's difficult to explain with known phenomena.

Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III Announces Retirement as Head of the Smithsonian After 38 Years of Service to the Institution

With a storied career dating back to the 1970s, Bunch leaves a remarkable legacy, most notably the founding of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

A New York City Exhibition Celebrates Snoopy’s Enduring Influence on Art and Fashion

The beloved "Peanuts" character’s many costumes and brand collaborations are featured in a new showcase