michigan history

Take a trip back to the 1940s and 50s with these iconic “Greetings From” postcards featuring cities all across Michigan.

Robert Williams was only 25 years old when a one ton robotic arm struck and killed him instantly. His family later won a ten million dollar lawsuit.

Originally Native American hunting grounds, this village has held on - and still does - with grim determination since the 1880s...

Ever feel like everyone in Michigan has the same last name? New data reveals the state's most common surnames.

Baby food for adults didn't last long - was it for monetary or psychological reasons? Here are details...

Most people assume Detroit is Michigan's oldest city, but that title actually belongs to Sault Ste. Marie. Several Michigan communities were established long before the state officially joined the Union in 1837.

The village name kept alternating between Whitesburg and Rogersville; nowadays you're lucky to find either one on maps...

Rainforest Cafe has faded across the country, but the Auburn Hills location is still drawing families looking for storms, shooting stars, and safari vibes.

Take a trip back to the 1940s and 50s with these iconic “Greetings From” postcards featuring cities all across Michigan.

Once it had ten or more businesses, now nothing is left except two old structures. Here's a look at the ghost town of Bolton in Alpena County...

Since 1850, this settler has been buried in this open field under a small tree, remaining undisturbed all these years. Here's the location...

No, it wasn't "Anatomy of a Murder" as some believe. Here is the correct answer...