A compromise forged in secrecy during the summer of 1787 led to the creation of the United States Constitution.

Academic presses often send out manuscripts to expert reviewers (though for an established author, they might not bother), but it’s apparent that Lepore’s commercial publisher, Liveright, did not. For ...

The entire U.S. Constitution is to go on display for the first time as part of the National Archives’ celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation. The Constitution and the original Bill of ...

Originalism is often countered by the idea that the Constitution is a living, breathing document meant to be interpreted and changed along with the times. Jill Lepore is a historian at Harvard ...

WASHINGTON — Calling all history buffs, history teachers or curious individuals to the National Archives to celebrate Constitution Day. To celebrate 250 years of American freedom, the National ...

Historical document appraiser and collector Seth Kaller spreads a broad sheet of paper across a desk. It’s in good enough condition that he can handle it, carefully, with clean, bare hands. There are ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The complete U.S. Constitution has gone on display for the first time in history. While the National Archives Museum in Washington D.C. permanently exhibits the four pages of the Constitution together ...

When Benjamin Franklin was asked what form of government the American framers had created, he wryly replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” This Constitution Day, on the brink of celebrating the ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Historical Society is commemorating Constitution Day this Wednesday with a public showing of a rare draft copy of the United States Constitution, containing ...