We can buy bananas whenever we want now but for much of the 19th century, the fruit was a rare and luxurious treat. Thankfully for Alabama fruit-lovers, the first banana shipment pulled into ...

Some councils, such as Birmingham, made rapid progress in building sewers, water supplies and other facilities. However, others lagged behind. The late 19th century had seen great strides in ...

This 19th-century fort played a crucial role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War. The site offers a rich blend of history and beautiful Gulf views. Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces is a ...