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This chocolatier made the world a better place.

In ‘This Week in History,’ the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ arrived in New York to begin her historic concert tour thanks to America’s ‘greatest showman.’

An underrated writer during the height of the Cold War presents a body of work that is very timely today.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a journalist who developed a biting sense of humor and used it to help the Union cause in the Civil War.

During the Victorian era, Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company was among America’s leading furniture and interior designers.

His honesty and talent made baseball fans love the ‘Christian Gentleman.’

In this installment of “History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit the ruins of the Old Sheldon Church—worth a side trip.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a lawyer who becomes ambassador to Britain and negotiates a consequential treaty.

From delicate youth to intrepid explorer, Josiah Gregg chronicled his travels in what became a guidebook for those heading west.