7 Latin American Holiday TraditionsMany celebrate the Nativity—and the New Year—in festive, sometimes whimsical, ways.Read more
How the Forward Pass Saved FootballCritics said its introduction in 1906 would doom the game by making it less physical. Instead, it made the sport more popular than ever.Read more
How Christmas Was Celebrated in the Middle AgesIn medieval times, Christmas celebrations carried on for multiple raucous days and nights.Read more
The Most Accomplished Deaf Player in MLB HistoryDuring a career that concluded in the early 20th century, William Hoy earned the respect of players and management. In the 21st century, he merited Hall of Fame consideration.Read more
How Ghost Stories Became a Christmas Tradition in Victorian EnglandSpooky stories featuring the supernatural were all the rage during the darkest time of the year.Read more
7 Stunning College Football Bowl Game Upsets“I have never seen a greater performance,” a legendary coach said of Notre Dame’s stunning win over Texas at the 1971 Cotton Bowl.Read more
California’s Little‑Known Role in the American Civil WarThough far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops.Read more
Tailgating: How the Pre‑Game Tradition Can Be Traced to Ancient TimesThe ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared.Read more
The NFL’s Bizarre ‘Blizzard Bowl’ and the Star Who Nearly Missed ItPhiladelphia’s Steve Van Buren took public transportation to get to the 1948 NFL Championship Game against the Chicago Cardinals.Read more
How 38 IRA Members Pulled Off the UK’s Biggest Prison EscapeIn 1983, dozens of Irish Republican Army prisoners broke out of the ‘escape‑proof’ Maze prison.Read more
How Civil War Medicine Led to America’s First Opioid CrisisMany soldiers who received opioids in hospitals continued to use opium and morphine after the war.Read more
The Native American Chief Who Drove Out Spanish Colonists—and Nearly Expelled the EnglishKidnapped and taken to Spain, Opechancanough used what he learned of the Europeans to lead his people against two of the world’s greatest powers.Read more