History
Rare Coin Made in Colonial New England Could Sell for $300,000
The incredibly rare mid-17th-century coin, worth just pennies when it was minted, will be auctioned off in London next month.
That Time Ben Franklin Slept in the Same Bed With John Adams
As we get back to traveling, let's be grateful it's not 1776.
Maggie Lena Walker Made History as the First Woman To Own a Bank in the United States
On top of that, she was a Black woman. The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank became a catalyst for economic advancement in the Black community.
Challenge Accepted: UNESCO Launches An International Competition To Rebuild A Global Icon In Iraq
Mosul's history and heritage seem to have been relegated to the background on account of the damage and destruction the city has undergone over the past few years, but that looks set to change now thanks to this new initiative.
How Can A Business Stay Relevant? Take A Cue From These Weird Little Forks
In the 1800s, people ate with "macaroni forks" and "olive forks." Why? It's a timeless tale of consumer obsession.
Actor Saif Ali Khan Dons a New Professional Hat, Makes Big Announcement
赛义夫阿里汗和自传here's everything you need to know
The Entrepreneurial History of the Term 'Entrepreneur'
First, they were cheaters. Then, they were heroes.
Churchill: You CAN Handle the Truth
The legendary British prime minister understood the value of surrounding himself with people who would push back.
To Understand the Riots, Consider the 'Valuation' of Black Lives
The CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity contextualizes the unrest in stark financial terms.
World Potato Chips Day: Let's Know How We Stumbled Upon Our Favorite Snack!
Did you know that the word 'potato' comes from the Spanish word "Patata"?
Something Happened in 146 BC That Significantly Affects Your Business Today
A moment in history will help your appreciate your competitors.
Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past
In a city known for chasing trends, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa thrives by embracing its long history.
Does Protecting Europe's Gastronomic Heritage Restrict Innovation?
Recipes have become more like historic artifacts or national treasures rather than cooking or baking instructions.
Glorifying the Century-Old Journey of India's Cinematic Brilliance
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema in presence of hundreds of shining stars from the Indian film fraternity
How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades
Six companies have been on our Franchise 500 list for at least 38 of the 40 years we've produced the ranking. Here are their secrets.