The revivalist abolitionists of the 19th century represent a different strand of Christian theology than the “theology of the oppressors.” For them, slavery was not an institution to defend or an ...

Jefferson's tale of an encounter with a stranger sparked a saying that became pretty popular in the 19th century.

O ur centuries-long fascination with Dr. Frankenstein’s monster—which has inspired dozens of films, including the recent ...

Leavenworth, the oldest city n Kansas, was founded in 1854 near the site of a U.S. Army fort, which had been established in ...

“The argument that the pardon fails because it was signed by an autopen fails at the get-go, because there’s no requirement ...

In “The Great Contradiction,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian looks at the way the founders wrestled with the fate of ...

The Senate of Pennsylvania is honoring Lincoln University's student newspaper, The Lincolnian, for its 100th anniversary.

Early voting is underway in Ohio for the 2025 election. Here are the upcoming hours, when it ends, where to vote and what to ...

NEW YORK -- A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be ...

The house became a hub of activity for Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. The Democratic nominee met with advisers in the ...

Archaeologists recently uncovered the likely remains of Lancaster County's oldest colonial tavern from 1725, revealing ...

Centuries-old private libraries are bringing modern comfort and awe to book lovers and history buffs in New England ...