Thanksgiving history

The Thanksgiving tradition goes much deeper than food and football, so explore fun Thanksgiving traditions and history with us!

The history of Thanksgiving isn't the rosy story from your childhood. Here's what really happened and the truth about some commonly held Thanksgiving myths.

We know there were Pilgrims. We know there were Native Americans. But what did these folks REALLY eat for Thanksgiving?

A lack of primary sources leads historians to think that perhaps the famous 'First Thanksgiving' was just not that important at the time.

Learn about the history of the first Thanksgiving meal in 1621.

The Thanksgiving tradition of breaking the turkey’s wishbone has ancient origins that hinged on prophetic poultry powers.

Thanksgiving, now held each year in November, has long been a controversial holiday. Here, look back at Thanksgiving history over more than three centuries!

Learn some Thanksgiving Fun Facts For Kids of all ages! We're sharing the history of the holiday along with some other fun trivia questions.

The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe

History! For many of you, it was probably the second most boring class in school -- beaten only by math. If you didn't have a satisfying history education, it's not because the past was boring. Your teachers -- and generations of their predecessors -- have con