When I was a teenager, a mostly forgotten series of novels taught me U.S. history. How would they read to me now?

Trump wants to be an autocrat and misuses governmental powers on a massive scale. How did we get to this point?

The Architecture of Presidential Commemoration” surveys the history of presidential memorialization, a complicated tale.

1298 – An army under Albert of Austria defeated and killed Adolf of Nassua near Worms, Germany. 1625 – The Spanish army took Breda, Spain, after nearly a year of siege. 1644 – Lord Cromwell crushed ...

As President Trump threatens regime change in Iran, the term evokes memories of U.S. involvement in the nation more than 70 ...

Summary "The dramatic story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of ...

When D-Day is the subject, two names instantly come to mind, Speed Nichols and Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., two personal heroes previously mentioned here.Enterprise’s Speed, all 112 pounds of ...

From the spectacular National Mall fireworks to kids' activities and readings of the Declaration of Independence, dozens of ...

Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and Night at the Museum are all among the best and most essential Ben Stiller movies.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, many may be surprised to learn that a Revolutionary War battle took place in ...

Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his July 4th visiting the Arlington house where his eighth ...