The US minted its last penny on Wednesday. See some of the designs that defined the coin during its 232-year-long history.

Before assassinating President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth was a famous actor who once took the stage in Lexington.

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Americans must be vigilant in preserving democracy, upholding the rule of law and defending basic freedoms against the ...

The Gettysburg Museum of History is launching a $2 million expansion that will triple its size and bring hundreds of rare ...

How do you like your historical drama? 'Death by Lightning' and Ken Burns' 'The American Revolution' take wildly different ...

In this week’s Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent explains why justice would be better served if Kardashian just hired a criminal defense squad. Also: why the SNAP fight is far from over ...

Mohawk on the Delaware Bill, you have just come out with a new book, is that right? Yes, I have. The name of the book is ...

Twenty-five dollars doesn’t stretch very far these days, but at the Oakland Flea Market, it transforms into a magic wand that can fill your arms with treasures, your stomach with delicious street food ...

Nestled on Florida’s northeastern coast, Fernandina Beach offers a sanctuary where time seems to slow down, where moss-draped oaks frame Victorian mansions, and where the gentle rhythm of waves ...

It’s Abraham Lincoln who can be credited with sparking the creation of the Thanksgiving holiday we know and love. Unlike Washington, Lincoln wanted everyone to celebrate Thanksgiving on the same day — ...