Memorial Day's origins start in the years following the Civil War, founded by an army, but maybe not the one you'd expect.

In the shadow of Hitler's rise to power, Americans observe Memorial Day in 1936 with a sense that another worldwide conflict might be on the horizon. General John Pershing, who led America's forces during WWI, argues that peace should be sought at any cost.

From witches to vikings to noblewomen, the Halloween costumes you buy in stores today are not exactly historically accurate.

Undeterred by his childhood disability, Henry Viscardi became one of the most effective advocates for disabled Americans in U.S. history.