Nelson Mandela was one the greatest men to walk the earth.

The National Day of France, also known as Bastille Day, is one of the most important days in the history of the nation.

Is it true that France invented the hot air balloon? And is it really illegal to kiss on train platforms? Find out with these fun facts about France.

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.

The National Day of Canada is observed as a statutory holiday on July 1st.

Black innovators changed the way we live through their contributions, from the traffic light to the ironing board.

From entertainment devices to lifesaving medical technologies, Latino inventors have advanced humankind through their contributions.

The day honoring fathers is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June. 

Discover the history of the annual holiday and check out 13 facts about the American flag and how to properly display it.

Maine mariner Captain Hanson Gregory gave us the deep-fried treat we know and love today — here's his delicious story

Every country in Latin America has their distinct etiquette. 

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. But how long has the U.S. been doing this? Was it always a month? Why does it begin in the middle of September?

These 12 facts offer a snapshot of Hispanic Americans as voters, workers, business owners, students, and believers, based on available data from the Pew Research Center, the Department of Education, and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Hispanic family values are powerful.

Mexican culture brings together elements of ancient Central-American heritage and European customs.

May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Maya Lin won a design competition—and sparked a national controversy.

From disease cures to influential tech to workers' rights, Asian American innovators have made huge impacts on people's lives.

With so many unique cultures in the world today, what makes a country truly stand out?