Discover how manure, wood ash, and modern NPK fertilizer transformed American agriculture long before tractors and steam engines.

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As we continue our celebration of Women's History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.

Throughout the 20th century, each decade had its own unique set of inventions that left their mark on history. Curious about ...

Carrie Underwood booed while judging “American Idol”: 'I love it! Your boos are feeding me!' Host Alan Cumming says 'we were ...

Every day is important, holding an opportunity for a new adventure, an exciting event. Each day in history holds something ...

A lot of what Americans think of as “Japanese food” is really Japanese technique plus American problem-solving. Early sushi in the U.S. had a marketing issue, as many diners were nervous about raw ...

From the fire extinguisher to caller IDs, many inventions people use daily trace back to African American innovators. That ...

Race did not spread because it was scientifically persuasive. It spread because it served very human interests.” ...

Big collectors have to be prepared to spend more than a few Benjamins to get their hands on iconic examples of American innovation. The good news: Prices have mostly gone up, especially for unique ...

American inventors have transformed the world with innovations like the light bulb, the transistor and the pacemaker. But they also dreamed up the dog umbrella, Silly Putty and the Pet Rock. Here’s a ...

The History Channel is rolling out another slate of documentaries fronted by well-known faces. Last year, it was Kevin ...