Article from the US Centers for Disease Control's Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report outlines developments in family planning during the 20th century. Includes key dates, data on trends in fertility, reference list, and other information.

Profile of one of the men credited with the development of oral contraceptives, from the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Traces the history of condoms from ancient Egypt through modern times.

Profile of the developer of Enovid, the first oral contraceptive, from the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Supports the thesis that a primary aim of family planning initiatives in the United States has been to restrict the black population.

A brief history of the birth control movement in the United States, from the Feminist Majority Foundation. [PDF]

Surf through time, listen to great speeches, witness this day in history, and tour exhibits.

History (from Greek ἱστορία - historia, meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by ... Scholars who write about history are called historians. ...

Watch videos, behind the scenes videos and interviews at History.com! ... Mysteries of History. Ellis Island. September 11. Science & Technology. Great Speeches ...

Covering such topics U.S. history, Nazi Germany/World War II, and the Irish potato famine.