During this month, the civil war expands to Kentucky and West Virginia, and President Lincoln rejects an attempt at emancipation
In the United States and Finland
By merging old photographs with new mapping technology, this site fuses new connections between the generations
Did the baseball great really confess to murder on his deathbed?
When an 18-year-old girl went missing, the police let the case grow cold. But Grace Humiston, a soft-spoken private investigator, wouldn't let it lie
For those working behind the scenes on the King memorial, its meaning runs deep
His contributions to mathematics and electrical engineering made him one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable men of his time.
Known as much for their troubles as their successes, these childhood friends left their mark on early American history
Renowned for their ruthlessness, these two female pirates challenged the sailors’ adage that a woman’s presence on shipboard invites bad luck
An encounter on a lonely road in the furthest reaches of the English West Country sheds light on the dying days of a once-ubiquitous profession
A new book details how the neighborhood pub, tavern, bar or saloon plays a pivotal role in United States history
When excavators in Inchon, Korea discovered a U.S. naval officer's ring, they had no knowledge of the pain associated with its former owner, Minter Dial
Both North and South expected victory to be glorious and quick, but the first major battle signaled the long and deadly war to come
Momentous or Merely Memorable
In her new book, Andrea Wulf argues that the founding fathers' love of gardening shaped their vision of America
Casualties mounting on two fronts
By analyzing ancient pottery, Patrick McGovern is resurrecting the libations that fueled civilization
The former NSA official reached a plea deal with the government, but the case still raises questions about the public’s right to know
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