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Long before Jeff Foxworthy jokes, "redneck" meant something else entirely. Learn how West Virginia miners fought for workers' rights over 100 years ago.

England pulled off something at Estadio Azteca that no team had managed in over 13 years — and at that altitude, just breathing is an achievement.

National Donut Day traces back to WWI, when Salvation Army women fried donuts in soldiers' helmets to boost morale. Here's the full story behind this holiday.

The U.S. Navy maintains a 50,000 acre forest in southern Indiana and it plays a key role in restoring one of America's most historic ships.

Imagine hiking through a stunning park, only to be reminded of a dark past that shaped its name and legacy. That's Starved Rock for you.

From Bedford to the nation's capital, Indiana limestone helped build some of the most iconic landmarks in America. Discover where this stone made history.

Gimbels' may not be around anymore, but it was once one of the world’s largest department store empires, and it all started in the Hoosier State.

Nestled in Southern Indiana, sits a place that is not only rich in Hoosier history, but it's also a tremendous community resource - and it's haunted too!

I grew up surrounded by those clumps of daffodils in the woods near my home, their bright yellow blooms signaling the arrival of spring year after year. But it wasn't until recently that I stumbled upon the historical significance behind those cheerful flowers.

Kentucky is chock-full of hidden gems worth seeing for yourself, but if you haven’t been to the National Corvette Museum, it’s time to add it to the top of your bucket list.

The Indiana Military Museum (IMM) is once again gearing up to host its annual Great War event, featuring reenactments, military vendors for collectors, and more.

The first train robbery in United States history took place right here in the Hoosier State.