History of Rosh Hashanah

What is Rosh Hashanah? History.com's Ask a Rabbi series describes and defines this most important Jewish Holiday. Learn about the customs associated with Rosh Hashanah including the blowing of the ram's horn.

1941’s Easter was the last before the U.S. entered World War II—a moment of peace under the shadow of global conflict.

Katherine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston marathon in 1967. Take a look back at her accomplishment and those of other record-breaking female sports stars.

While Daylight Savings is fairly harmless today, it's origins lie in one of the most violent episodes of world history.