History
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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11 Wisconsin town names that will make you blush
Have you ever driven past a Wisconsin town and chuckled at its risqué name? The state has several that are blush-worthy, with unique backstories behind them.
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10 buildings in Wisconsin that are older than the state itself
Cabins, homes, military compounds, and outhouses, oh my! The oldest buildings in Wisconsin date back to the 1700s and run the entire utility gamut.
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Learn about Madison’s 10 sister cities (in 10 different countries!)
To learn from each other’s cultures, promote cross-cultural exchange, and support other communities, Madison has 10 different sister cities all over the globe.
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The 12 best books set in Wisconsin
From cozy mysteries set in small towns to big city adventures, these 12 books set in Wisconsin belong on your reading list.
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How Wisconsin’s oldest tavern used a clever loophole to circumvent Prohibition
On January 17, 1920, Prohibition took effect, banning the sale of alcohol across America. As you can expect, that didn’t go over particularly well here in Wisconsin, but a Badger State bar owner found a clever way to get around it.
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Lake effect: The real reason some parts of Wisconsin get 150 inches of snow
Here’s how the Great Lakes bring Wisconsin swaths of snow every single winter (and which Wisconsin areas receive the most). It’s called the lake effect.
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A brief (but far from boring) history of Madison, Wisconsin
The history of Madison reveals how a frontier settlement between two lakes grew into Wisconsin’s vibrant capital and cultural hub.
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The five most haunted places in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is no stranger to ghost stories and paranormal sightings – we rounded up five of the city’s most haunted locations and the eerie stories behind them.
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The hottest & coldest days in Wisconsin history
Wisconsin’s annual average temperatures are fairly temperate, but the state’s hottest and coldest days in history are more severe than you may have thought.
