Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative released a public database Tuesday identifying 1,613 people who were enslaved by ...

At President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC, visitors can see where Lincoln grappled with grief and a divided nation.

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There's a certain version of history most of us were taught in school — the kind that feels neatly packaged, slightly sanitized, and just uncomfortable enough to be "important," but not enough to ...

At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them. By Jennifer ...

The mystery has captured the attention of historical enthusiasts for countless years ...

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A secret ironworks in Sterling Forest produced the Great Chain that protected the Hudson. It wasn’t fully uncovered until the ...

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Hidden in the middle of America, this mysterious town has been called everything from paradise to a cult. Built around meditation and followed by people from around the world, it has attracted ...

For more than 30 years, Sue Spears has led the effort to restore Bethany Cemetery, preserving the stories of Austin’s first ...

Queen Caroline Murat of Naples, a younger sister of Napoleon Bonaparte, is credited with wearing the world’s first wristwatch: an oval-shaped face with a silver dial, attached to a bracelet made of ...