History
Alachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history
Edward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
UF scientists identify fossil as oldest in the Frankincense, Myrrh family
Fossils found in India during the 1970s.
Holiday History: Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” is celebrated nightly from December 7 to 15. Hanukkah is the Jewish word for “dedication” and refers to the rededication of […]
UF historians unveil local business history
Historians mix work and pleasure to unveil Gainesville’s first-ever comprehensive business history.
Holiday History: Independence Day and the Constitution
Looking back at America’s founding documents
Holiday History: The story of Memorial Day
Alachua County Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Gainesville leads through our country's history.
Olasky Books: Understanding Israel at 75
A survey of recent books on history, politics and foreign policy.
Holiday History: Christmas Eve traditions
People, cultures have various ways to celebrate the season.
Holiday History: Halloween traditions
Halloween has come a long way since it was first celebrated. Many Americans partake in trick-or-treating but may not know the roots of the tradition. Last […]
Holiday History: The Declaration of Independence
Today marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While many American leaders have made stirring remarks befitting the day, it’s never a bad idea […]
Holiday History: What is Maundy Thursday?
At the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet. He also shared dinner with the twelve apostles, the origin of holy communion in Christian churches. Plus, […]
Olasky Books: History from ‘The Horde’ to Hitler
Welcome to the first installment of Olasky Books: Not “great books” or “best books,” but a monthly list of new, well-written books (often histories) that taught […]
Alachua County to unveil 2 historical markers
Alachua County will dedicate two new state historical markers at Spring Hill United Methodist Church and Spring Hill Cemetery in Alachua on Sunday at 2 p.m. […]
Remembering MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s an appropriate time to revisit one of Dr. King’s most iconic messages. King gave many interviews and speeches, […]
Holiday History: New Year’s Day traditions
New Year’s Day gives us a lot of opportunities to discover the fun side of history—and have fun doing it. Food, for example, is part of […]
Holiday History: Christmas and record keeping
What does record keeping have to do with the Son of God? Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God. His birth is celebrated today. […]
Donor gives $75k to move former slave’s home
When the Saltzgiver family first moved to their 10-acre country lot in Newberry 20 years ago, there was a double-wide trailer and a tiny wood house […]
Advent reflection: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Much of what we love about Christmas is related to traditions. The song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a way we Christians have celebrated prophecy […]
Holiday History: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
At 7:53 a.m. local time on this day 80 years ago, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked. The United States was drawn into World War II. The […]
Holiday History: Thanksgiving
The scene is familiar, matching the historic description of the first Thanksgiving: a group of grateful European settlers share a Thanksgiving feast with a local native […]
Florida Finds: The James Museum
Andy Warhol is well known for his pop art and his images of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup. But many of us, including this writer, were […]