Seven new documentaries will join last month's drop as part of the collab, including two shows executive-produced by Leonardo ...

The New York Historical has launched a $250,000 prize to honor those who help the public better understand the past. The David M.

Kicking off our celebration this month with programs, concerts and more! Amy Kehs OPENING “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness” May 14 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will ...

Oprah Winfrey, George Saunders, David Sedaris, Tayari Jones, and 21 others pick the books that speak to a country as a ...

A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family’s store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic ...

Here are ways Florida’s advanced high school history program, which students can use for college credit, differs from other ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence. Justice Clarence Thomas, the senior-most member of the Supreme Court, sought to honor that historic milestone this week by ...

This 1776-2026 Liberty Semiquincentennial Half Dollar is the perfect gift for yourself or your father this Father’s Day. Grab ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking for a fun way to pass time with friends? Why not test your knowledge of American history? Trivia games are always a great ...

The new course, which places particular emphasis on Christian faith and American exceptionalism, is meant to rival Advanced ...

With Women’s History Month underway and International Women’s Day approaching on March 8, classrooms and museums across the United States will be focusing on famous women who shaped the world we live ...