In a long-lost letter an American woman describes Lindbergh's tumultuous touchdown in Paris75 years ago this month
Historian Diana Preston presents findings about the Lusitania and draws on recently discovered interviews to bring the drama to life
When two philosophers nearly came to blows, they defined a debate that rages a half century later
Chesapeake Bay's maritime history comes alive in miniature wood carvings by a Maryland craftsman
The giant of the musical instrument collection makes tunes rootin 'tootin' or romantic
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In a new book, Historian Ronald C. White, Jr., explains why Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, given just weeks before he died, was his greatest speech
Opening this month on Alexandria's Mediterranean waterfront, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina reflects the spirit of its ancient forebear
Blending statecraft and sport, table tennis matches between American and Chinese athletes set the stage for Nixon's breakthrough with the People's Republic
The more we learn about the remote island from archaeologists and researchers, the more intriguing it becomes
Twenty-five years after Alex Haley's best-seller topped the charts, millions of Americans are using high-tech tools to find their ancestors
The idyllic Mediterranean retreat of Corsica also harbors homegrown terrorists, bent on achieving the island's secession from France
The New York City courthouse that caused his downfall has been returned to its former glory, and Tweed's odious reputation has been refurbished
When Uncle Sam passed the hat in World War II, Americans came up with $185 billion to buy U.S. bonds
When bombs terrorized America, the Attorney General launched the "Palmer Raids"
After the events of September 11, even historical fiction takes on new meaning. Just ask Ted Turner
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