The oldest surviving school created for Black children will open as an educational site in Virginia, one of many states that restrict what schools teach about history.

Established in 18th Century London, the institution was designed for children who could no longer be cared for by their often desperate parents. With the original Foundling Hospital overwhelmed ...

The roadshow is at Pitzhanger Manor in London, where finds include a quirky 18th-century children’s book, a collection of vintage trainers and a Battle of Britain flying helmet. Show more The ...

The portrait titled Three Eldest Children of Charles I was on display ... in fact a rare print by Jacob Christoff Le Blon, the 18th century painter who pioneered the three-colour printing process.

Using 18th-century techniques ... and roughly 90% of the children were still enslaved at the time of their schooling. Wager taught the kids to read and write, sew, and mend clothes with a faith ...