American history
30th Anniversary of Lennon's Death—A Cultural Milestone
The 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death offered a cultural milestone equally as resonant as his birthday.
Lennon's Death: A Defining Moment of the 20th Century
His death was one of the defining moments of the 20th century, and culturally, we're still dealing with it.
Could Ken Burns' Series 'The Civil War' Be Made Today?
As the PBS film celebrates its 25th anniversary, how does America look back at the Confederacy?
Newly Revised AP US History Standards Take Softer Tone on Racial History of America
A phrase referring to President Reagan's rhetoric as "bellicose" was also removed.
Revised AP U.S. History Standards Will Emphasize American Exceptionalism
Last year Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas all introduced bills threatening to pull the course over the guidelines.
Albert Einstein: A Driven, Curious and Innovative Mind That Changed the Course of History
By 1921, Einstein was recognized as one of the most talented minds of his generation.
When the Nazis Steamrolled Europe
In 1942, 'Newsweek' foreign editor Loren Carroll explained the diplomatic cost of the fascist menace.
World War Two Veterans Share Firsthand Accounts of the War
The Veteran's History Project at the Library of Congress preserves firsthand accounts that, like these, show the full scope of the wartime experience.
The Day the Civil War Came to Arizona
A reenactment of the Battle of Picacho Pass in late March draws a few thousand spectators to Picacho Peak State Park in southern Arizona each year.
New York City Would Really Rather Not Talk About Its Slavery-Loving Past
New York City was a place that facilitated bondage while preaching freedom.
The Men Behind President Lincoln's Assassination
The conspirators involved in the most devious act in American history were led by John Wilkes Booth.
American Civil War Battlefields: Then and Now
The war that changed the American social landscape forever, 150 years ago, also affected its physical one.
NYC Themes 2014 Veterans Day Parade "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave"
The theme of this year's New York City Veterans Day Parade honors The Star Spangled Banner's 200th anniversary.
Warren G. Harding's Secret Erotic Letter-Writing Career
Let's sample a long-dead president's dirtiest of thoughts.