Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

Just imagine it’s 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag people are celebrating a successful harvest with a three-day feast. You’d think turkey would be the star of the show, ...

From the American frontier to the final frontier, turkey has served as the literal and figurative centerpiece of Thanksgiving celebrations for centuries. To mark the holiday, SPACE.com partner ...

The tradition of the U.S. president’s pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving was repeated once again at the White House, as President Trump performed the ritual before heading to Mar-a-Lago. But what ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- With just a week to go until Thanksgiving, it's time to buy your turkey. But this year, you can also read about your turkey's story with a tracker code. Turkey trackers are being ...