Chicago is the birthplace of the first the Ferris wheel, the Twinkie, gospel music and one invention that towers above all ...

A period illustration of the Main Exhibition Building at Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exposition, which drew nearly 10 million visitors to Fairmount Park. Held in 1876 in Fairmount Park to celebrate ...

Nikola Tesla, a visionary inventor, believed life is an unsolvable equation. He stated it contains known factors like curiosity and perseverance. His philosophy resonates today, encouraging focus on ...

It felt like a great mix of entertainment and discovery.’ Many big-name attractions fail to live up to their promise, but the ...

1876, The Mygale Spider: "This 'trapdoor' creature carries its eggs enclosed in a closely woven cocoon of white silk, forming ...

Orville and Wilbur Wright's original 1903 Flyer made history. But it took them another two years, among crashes and technical ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. The votes are in. For the past ...

USA TODAY Sports is creating a "250 for 250" list of America's top homegrown athletes. The list commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. Weekly lists for ...

The course of American history has been changed by countless inventions, from the tiny things that made everyday life different to huge landmark projects that made history. To compile a list of 100 ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. Mistakes are in the DNA of the ...

Season 1, Episode 9, “Something Ricked This Way Comes,” is a parody of Stephen King’s Needful Things, centered on a charming shop owner who is literally the Devil and dispenses antiques that fulfill ...

The series will take a look at some of the most cunning, dangerous, and skillful groups of warriors throughout world history. The premiere, in particular, will take a look at Navy SEALS from the ...