History

Experts told us why everyone is so obsessed with their images.
Superstition dictates it’s the unluckiest day... but what are the origins of this?
As Black History Month comes to an end, we look at the lesser known political landmarks – from the first Black voter to the first Black peer.
World War II began in 1939. And the Spanish flu pandemic began in 1918.
Leading economic think-tank says recession triggered by coronavirus is the "deepest in history".
Here’s the story of how Valentine’s Day came into being. Like every good romance story, it ends in tragedy for the hero, but Saint Valentine’s demise led to one of the world’s biggest holidays that Britons spend some £650 million a year on.
A picture from University of Washington's archives has people joking the teen climate activist is a time-traveller here to "save us."
The history behind why people wear them and what they represent.
The origin of the Halloween tradition involves pagan history and trick-for-treat exchanges.
A look into the history of this term and style of smooch.