Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 400 ago, the Puritans at Plymouth Colony were joined by nearly 90 men from the Wampanoag tribe for a multiday harvest ...

The annual presidential pardoning of turkeys at the White House has a long-standing history that is marked by presidents cracking lighthearted jokes, nicknaming the turkey and commemorating ...

It's almost turkey day! This Thursday, you'll likely enjoy a cooked turkey alongside some other iconic Thanksgiving dishes, but what do you know about the bird itself? Skip the political talk at the ...

It’s common for many people to forget about turkeys for most of the year until Thanksgiving comes around, but the fact is that wild and domesticated turkeys are among the most interesting birds on the ...

For many of us, turkeys are an important part of our Thanksgiving celebration. You may consider them tasty to eat, but how much do you know about these birds? Read on to find out some fascinating ...

As the frantic pace of harvest winds down, we can reflect on another season of abundant effort. The vital work of farmers and ranchers is not always easy — as we saw in 2020. Thanksgiving is a ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Had you asked me what I knew about turkeys ...