History

On July 4, 1884, “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was presented to Levi P. Morton (the U.S. minister …

Commemorate Black History Month with a visit to the Freedom House Ambulance Service exhibit at Pittsburgh’s City-County Building.

In a groundbreaking discovery described in Current Biology, scientists have unearthed the world’s oldest amniote skin fossil in a cave …

The Great Seal of the United States of America, fashioned from brass and measuring 2 1/16 inches in diameter, made …

Ginsburg was an extra in two Washington National Opera productions – once in full costume with powdered wig and once …

The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – a distance of just 17 …

In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme Court building was converted to …

Pittsburgh’s oldest bar and restaurant was first owned by the Rev.John C.

Perry Como, the seventh of 13 kids, was already tinkering with the family’s pump organ as a toddler.

Martha Graham, known as the creator of contemporary dance, was born in 1894 in Allegheny City (later a part of …

Fourteen reindeer and one caribou brought cheer to the people of Washingtion, D.C. during Operation Reindeer.

Chances are you’ve sent or received an emoji more than once in your life.

Ed Gainey made history earlier this month, becoming Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor.

The White House now decorates 41 trees, with 25 classic wreaths adoring the north and south facades.

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) has been a pillar of Pittsburgh for over 120 years, providing social, recreational, educational and religious …

Lewis was a man of deeds, but as a legislator and activist, orator and author, he was a grand storyteller. …

We all know Point State Park is the place to be in Pittsburgh – we’re all certainly waiting for summer …

No matter the outcome, history is being written as just the third presidential impeachment trial takes place. While our region’s …

It’s an annual affliction: getting the traditional New Year’s ballad “Auld Lang Syne” stuck in your head.

2020 will mark 100 years since the beginning of arguably the most (in)famous era in American history: the Roaring ’20s.

Troy Hill’s St. Anthony Chapel disguises the glory contained inside with a bland facade, but enter its doors and your …

If you’ve ever been to the South Side, you’ve surely noticed the giant clock face overlooking the flats.

While American football can trace its roots back to the mid-1800s, the tradition of the tight, circular huddle began in …

For the inaugural episode of the P100 Podcast, Paul Furiga, Dan Stefano and Logan Armstrong got into the city’s history …

As Pitt students prepare to return to campus, it’s likely the Cathedral of Learning will be the first indication they’ve …

George Washington’s story is one of triumph, but less heralded is the formative time he spent in what became Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh’s military history is strong: Our veteran community is large, and our service connections run deep. They are no deeper …

Think of Pittsburgh baseball legends: Clemente, Stargell, Wagner – all worthy of mention. But never forget Josh Gibson.

For this week’s Pittsburgh 100, we created a video to introduce you to some Pittsburgh women you should know.

Upscale apartment buildings are springing up at a rapid rate in the city, from the Strip District to the South …