In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

A political expert has warned that the possibility of political polarization reaching a violent breaking point throughout the ...

Parliament’s Stamp Act tax of the mid-1760s ignited the Anglo-American conflict. Yet, as historians broadly agree, it was ...

The actual details of history demonstrate noble, freedom-loving motivations in the U.S. founders that went far beyond any economic interest or concern.

He concluded, he later wrote, that the troops were “ exceeding dirty & nasty people ” led by indifferent officers with an “ ...

The Kings and Generals animated documentary series launches its new chapter on the American Civil War with an in-depth look ...

Editor's note: In honor of Independence Day — this year, we mark 249 years since the United States parted with Great Britain ...

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What the Olive Branch Petition suggests about the founders — and Americans today.

It’s going to be non-stop hits from chart-topping stars of the decade when the “I Want My 80s” tour comes to the Hollywood ...