The Great Depression began with the stock market crash ... what it was like to live through these desperate times, we added color to iconic photos from the era.

The longest recession in American history took place between 1929 and 1939. Known as the Great Depression, this economic crisis was noteworthy in terms of both its length and its severity.

Spiritartist/iStockDepression glass, with its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, is a staple at any and every antique ...

Before the Christmas break, we ran a short series on how the Great Depression unfolded in Friday's Money Mornings (you can check out the most recent one here, and see the whole history page here).

The era came to a dramatic and abrupt end in October 1929 when the stock market crashed, paving the way for America's Great Depression in the 1930s. Economic upheaval ensued in the years that ...

Men eating bread and soup at a breadline during The Great Depression in the USA in 1929. Breadlines were places for people in extreme poverty, who did not have the money to buy food for themselves ...