by Is This History | May 2, 2026 | Arts and Culture
History is full of unusual partnerships, but few rival the bond between a double-amputee railway worker and a primate. During the late nineteenth century, passengers traveling through South Africa occasionally looked out their windows and noticed something deeply...
by Is This History | Apr 29, 2026 | Arts and Culture
Food and politics have a strange way of mixing during times of conflict. When nations go to war, the cultural fallout often trickles down to the dining table. Many people remember the brief period in 2003 when congressional cafeterias renamed French fries to...
by Is This History | Apr 27, 2026 | Arts and Culture, On This Day in History
The New York Yankees are synonymous with baseball royalty. They boast 27 World Series championships, a roster of legendary players, and a winning culture that spans more than a century. Fans remember the towering home runs of Babe Ruth, the grace of Joe DiMaggio, and...
by Is This History | Apr 24, 2026 | Arts and Culture, On This Day in History
On April 24, 1888, inventor and entrepreneur George Eastman changed the way the world captured memories. He founded what would eventually become the Eastman Kodak Company, a business that fundamentally altered human history. Before this date, photography required...
by Is This History | Apr 14, 2026 | Arts and Culture
Ask most people who invented the automobile, and you will likely hear the name Henry Ford. Because the United States dominated the global automotive industry for much of the 20th century, a powerful misconception took root. Many assume the very concept of the motor...
