history

The Milwaukee Philatelic Society was organized in 1899, making it one of the oldest stamp collecting clubs in the country.

“Brady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood” is a new documentary screening at the Milwaukee Film Festival that explores the city's historic Brady Street neighborhood from its earliest roots, its eras of immigration, to the present day.

"Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!" features recipes from historic Wisconsin newspapers. We explore the process of creating the book and translating recipes, plus make one of the recipes called, "Swimming Island."

Earlier this year, wildfires ravaged Los Angeles for almost a month. Destroying historical landmarks and reshaping the city forever. It got a "Bubbler Talk" listener thinking: How have Milwaukee fires shaped the city? Where and how did the fires start?

From the famous to the little-known, Robbins hopes readers can appreciate how Wisconsin has been a crossroad for people who have changed the world.

On a triangular lot on Milwaukee's north side stands a building with ancient sea fossils embedded in its structure.

Have you ever wondered what might be hidden underground? A metal detectorist can help with that!

The Wisconsin Historical Society's 'Voices & Votes' offers a civics lesson and highlights citizens who spoke up for change.

Dr. Matthew Costello is a Wisconsin native who serves as the chief education officer of The White House Historical Association.

The Wisconsin Historical Society will install 12 new historical markers that explore Wisconsin’s underrepresented history. Eight of those markers are coming to Milwaukee County.