When Penn Libraries envisioned an exhibit for Philadelphia’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of of the signing of the ...

President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

Since the late 18th century, small colonies of bats have guarded the books in the Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra in central Portugal. The library contains 60,000 books that are all ...

With the birds traveling down south for the Super Bowl, Eagles players and fans will get to enjoy some different delicacies ...

Stephenson will organize shows, work on acquisitions, and will help develop PAFA's first new permanent exhibition in two ...

At Philadelphia’s Academy of Music--a perfect ... Bologne, active in the 18th century, was the first black classical composer to attain widespread acclaim in serious European music.

When the United States became a country in the late 18th century, tariffs "were the principal source of government revenue, because we did not have a [permanent] income tax until 1913," Gantz said.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI ... "This is like the 'All My Children' of the 18th century," laughs Bovell. "I honestly hope audiences leave excited, and I hope they leave inspired to learn more." ...

18th Century Artisan’s Show ... For more information: greatamericanoutdoorshow.org. Philadelphia Fishing Show: Feb. 14-16, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks. For more information ...

The Dryden Ensemble is entering an exciting new chapter as lutenist Daniel Swenberg steps into the role of artistic director, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI ... so you have some artists looking at 17th and 18th century paintings," says De Los Santos. The third theme is 'Our Aliveness'. "Artists, literally, describing the Black ...

The doll-sized bed will be used at Mount Vernon for educational programs, in which guests will learn about Betsy Ross’s work, and the complexity of 18th century bed upholstery. (Emma Lee/WHYY) The ...