Thomas Jefferson, the third president, was born on April 13, 1743. Several years ago, my wife Louise and I had celebrated by ...

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's ...

When Rory McIlroy dropped the birdie putt on the 73rd hole at The Masters, he accomplished what only five before had done.

Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to the room where it happened. The actor will reprise his Tony-winning role in “Hamilton” as ...

History in what is now West Virginia’s eastern panhandle is brilliantly captured in the Jefferson County Museum. The museum, ...

Trump has embraced James K. Polk and William McKinley as avatars of his effort to return the United States to a bygone era, ...

Delivered 250 years ago, the famous oration marked the height of Henry's influence. But the politician also served in key ...

Was 1775 really the main pivot point in the fight for independence? 1760? 1607? The Founders themselves weren’t sure.

Dictators defend their rule with guns. Democrats defend their rule with paper. Of course, the constitution that upholds ...