History

Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past
Growing a Business

Designed, Built and Financed by Women, This 100-Year-Old Hotel Stays Relevant by Leaning Into Its Past

In a city known for chasing trends, Los Angeles' Hotel Figueroa thrives by embracing its long history.
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25 Unforgettable Moments in Space Exploration to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

25 Unforgettable Moments in Space Exploration to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

The moon landing was just the beginning.
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Legal Hemp Is Being Planted at George Washington's Historic Estate for the First Time in 200 Years

Legal Hemp Is Being Planted at George Washington's Historic Estate for the First Time in 200 Years

Our nation's first president was also the first and most famous advocate of hemp.
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How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades

How These 6 Franchises Have Thrived For Decades

Six companies have been on our Franchise 500 list for at least 38 of the 40 years we've produced the ranking. Here are their secrets.
Hayden Field and Matthew McCreary | 10 min read
What Got You Here Will Get You There

What Got You Here Will Get You There

Applying this notion to your team will strengthen company culture, boost employee morale, and bolster the bottom line.
Jeremy Miller | 5 min read

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Business leaders and entrepreneurs can learn from history and take valuable lessons in leadership, marketing, philosophy and sales from the leaders and stories of years past.