George Campton’s general store in Newhall had the unfortunate distinction of exploding twice—first in 1882 and again in ...

On Wednesday, April 26, 1882, the body of Charles Darwin is laid to rest in Westminster Abbey. Initially Darwin was to be buried near his family home in the countryside. After persuading Emma ...

In 1932, the topic of highest importance to Americans was the Great Depression, giving Democrats an advantage in securing their place in the White House. The incumbent, Herbert Hoover, was unpopular ...

A mass protest by Skye crofters over land rights becomes a national scandal as police and troops are dispatched to keep the peace amid fierce rioting. Video: So Here I Am: 100 Years of Crofting, 1982.