history

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 as a time for couples to show love and appreciation. But, the origins of Valentine's Day have a dark story to tell.

Between the Panhandle and the Rio Grande, Texas is dotted with over 16,000 historical markers, each one sparking curiosity about our shared history.

You wouldn't believe how much history is packed into one building in Jackson Square. The stories waiting inside are just incredible.

From Zwole to Mowata, Shongaloo to Dry Prong, there's a story behind these interesting Louisiana town names, so let's take a look at how these names came to be.

Discover how kissing under the mistletoe began long before Christmas traditions. From ancient Druids to Norse mythology, this holiday favorite has a history that’s way deeper than you think.

From rock legends to infamous outlaws, Texas cemeteries are a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told.

A New Orleans couple got the shock of lifetime recently while working in their backyard when they uncovered a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker.

Hernando de Soto's 1542 death in Louisiana predates French exploration by over a century, but his expedition's secret burial and territorial claims fundamentally shaped the state's colonial future.