history

Picture a New York City townhouse in 1882, where the first lighted Christmas tree flickered to life, sparking a holiday tradition.

Ever wondered how a simple clog turned into a fashion icon? Let’s dive into the story behind some beloved footwear.

Imagine a time when the night sky was lit by towering lights—Austin's moontowers have been quietly watching over the city since the 1800s.

The 70's energy crisis set the Texas oil industry up to make zillions of dollars in the 80's and the rest of the country, and the world, took notice. Rising from the ashes of 70's era inflation and financial woe, Texas was ready to party.

No, it's not Texas City, Texas; it's a small town near Dallas with a name that says a lot without saying anything. Mildly displayed toughness that is quintessential "Texas".

There are plenty of super old towns in Texas but this one is older than the state itself.

Zapata's story is a fascinating blend of resilience and change, forever marked by the water that now cradles its lost history.

Gunfights were pretty common in 1800's era Texas. The biggest one in Texas however wasn't between the town sheriff and some outlaws, it was between cops and student protestors.

You can find various online sources. However, Wikipedia claims that in addition to the regular "business" of housing POWs during the Civil War, there were horrible things that took place here during that time.

The museum opened in 2006 and many of the artifacts will go on sale.

The man had been suffering from ring-shaped rashes for months.

Discover how local volunteer firefighters paid tribute to the brave 9/11 heroes with a symbolic stair climb event.