history

What we can take away from looking back at European society’s descent into systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of Jews and others?

Marquette University is technically the third home of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel, which was built in France around 1420.

It’s mostly apartments and offices now, but Milwaukee’s downtown Plankinton Building used to be a grand shopping arcade.

The Lake Effect team headed to Forest Home Cemetery for the latest event in its Lake Effect On-Site series.

Celery is green, crunchy and flavorful. But did you know it also has a history in Milwaukee? "Bubbler Talk" takes a deep dive into this little-known chapter of the city’s history.

One Bay View building is not like the others. Bay View Terrace is 25-story condominium surrounded by single family homes.

A new state historical marker in Milwaukee honors the city’s Chinese Laundry Era.

An all-girls Catholic High School opened on Milwaukee's northwest side in 1965. Six years later, it shut down. What happened?

"Birds and Blooms’" is local artist Ben Tyjeski’s first-ever art exhibition. His tile art is on display at the Grove Gallery in Walker’s Point until Oct. 18.

Author and Bay View Historian Ron Winkler joins WUWM’s Audrey Nowakowski to explore the history of Humboldt Park, ahead of its 2025 designation as a Bay View Historical Society site.