History

Fascinating slices of Canadian history they didn’t teach you in school.

The Making of Frybread

Frybread, a greasy fried delight made by many Indigenous peoples across North America, tells a story of both resilience and community.

The Dill-icious History of Pickles

From kosher pickles to kimchi to pickled herring, there's a lot of goodness packed into this tangy snack.


A Cup of Comfort: All About Hot Chocolate

After a day of skating, skiing or shovelling snow, what’s better than a cup of hot chocolate?


Poutine Might Be the World’s Biggest New Comfort-Food Trend

Born in Quebec, poutine—fries topped with cheddar cheese curds and doused with beef gravy—is finding fans around the world.


The Ultimate Guide to Royal Residences

Ever wondered where all the members of the British Royal Family live? When it comes to royal residences, Buckingham Palace...

Powerful Remembrance Day Quotes to Share on November 11

On Nov. 11, take a moment to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served the True...


Flight Training Facilities of WWII Still Dot the Prairie Landscape

Canada’s wide-open spaces away from enemy interference were ideal for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

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10 World-Famous Castles With Fascinating Histories

Every castle has a story to tell, but some landmarks possess a more colourful past than others. Strange architecture, flamboyant...


This is Why We Celebrate Halloween in the First Place

Halloween wasn't always about candy and costumes...


War Forced My Father Into Manhood at an Early Age

Not having a birth certificate at the time of enlistment, he was unaware that he had joined up as a...


Resurrecting the Fossmobile

In honour of the imaginative, resourceful bicycle mechanic who conceived, designed and built Canada's first successful gas-powered automobile.

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13 Creepy Facts You Didn’t Know About Canada

From the screaming tunnel of Niagara Falls to the phantoms of Old Montreal, the Great White North has more than...


The Real Reason Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles

Finally—a solution to this sticky mystery.


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How Thanksgiving is Celebrated Around the World

Although we tend to think of Thanksgiving as a North American holiday, it turns out similar celebrations take place all...


This WWII B-29 Superfortress Still Manages to Impress

“FiFi” came off the assembly line in 1945, and is one of just two Superfortresses that are still flight-worthy.


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The “Happy Birthday” Song Turned 126 This Year

Originally composed in 1893, "Happy Birthday to You," the most frequently sung English song in the world, has never sounded...

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Canada’s Prettiest Covered Bridges

At the end of the 19th century, Canada was home to more than 1,400 covered bridges, mainly on the East...


This Was the Worst Tornado in Canada’s History

The terrifying "Black Friday Tornado" swept through Edmonton on July 31, 1987, leaving 27 dead and 600 injured.


For 50 Years, This Ingenious Train Ferry Connected PEI to the Mainland

Christened the SS Prince Edward Island, it offered a new frontier for train and car travel.


The Most Popular Song From the Year You Were Born

These memorable tunes were the most popular songs from 1946 to 2020, according to Billboard. Did your favourites make the...


10 Most Famous Shipwrecks in Canadian History

From doomed Arctic expeditions to disastrous maiden voyages, these tragic shipwrecks have become the stuff of legend.


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13 Little-Known Facts About Canada’s Most Famous Landmarks

From the CN Tower to the Chateau Frontenac, there's more to these iconic Canadian landmarks than meets the eye!


This Rare Cattle Breed Played a Fascinating Role in Canadian History

There are only about 300 heads of this purebred left in the country.


How Ramen Went from Humble Dish to Global Sensation

Ramen isn't just a cheap instant meal eaten by college students. This delicious Japanese noodle soup is packed with rich...


13 Mind-Blowing Facts About Canada’s Geography

From "magical" lakes to record-breaking rocks, these eye-opening facts about Canada's geography will inspire you to see our country's landscapes...

The Fascinating Reason Old Postage Stamps Were Sometimes Perforated With Initials

Collector Jon Johnson has spent a lifetime chasing these "stamps full of holes."


A Windmill Has Stood in This Quebec Town For More Than 300 Years

From early settlement and quaint village to prosperous town and city, Pointe Claire, Quebec, is rich in history.


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The Real Reason There’s an “R” in “Mrs”

...And more mind-blowing facts about the English language.


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Canadian History on Camera: A Gorgeous Gallery of Treasures From the Past

We challenged you to capture Canadian history on camera, and you delivered! From charming covered bridges to heirloom artifacts, check...


The Year Canada Didn’t Have a Summer

The fascinating story of how a natural disaster on the other side of the world made the summer of 1816...


What Happened to the Bluenose?

The popular tourist attraction in Lunenburg Harbour isn’t the Bluenose, but the Bluenose II, which begs the question: What happened...