American history

"Seeing a 7,000-year-old site that is so well preserved in the Gulf of Mexico is awe inspiring."

Females are increasingly enrolling in law school.

An estimated 110 slaves were transported on the ship, called the Clotilda.

James Hemings was an immensely talented chef, and the reason Americans eat creme brulee, merengues, whipped cream and macaroni and cheese.

How the current southern California fires will compare remains to be seen.

The Union army forced African-American men and women, born into both freedom and slavery, to build a nearby stone fort.

Archaeologists are hoping to find what lies beneath the large Mayan temple known as "The Castle."

Here's a brief rundown of the history of Veterans Day.

In a new review of the evidence, half a dozen prominent anthropologists have thrown their weight behind "the kelp highway hypothesis."

"It was important for us not to follow any recipe for a 'First Lady gown,'" the dress designer said

Regime change, a reckoning with history, or a chance to learn? A look at history shows statues and their toppling holds power.

They have an overbearing dad, too. But theirs is the president.

Workers are updating the décor, fixing the air-conditioning and repairing cracked steps, among other improvements.

It's not even close to the longest presidential trip in American history.

The sky has been lit up on Independence Day since the "illuminations" in 1777.

According to Donald Trump, "I can be more presidential than any president…except for Abraham Lincoln."

Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, had a habit of throwing big July Fourth concerts to honor military service members and give staffers a chance to celebrate.

People think they know everything about slavery in the United States. They don't.

Today, we celebrate Flag Day with parades and ceremonies. But don't forget where—and why—it all started.

"It's too bad, but I'm not totally surprised," Trump told the Washington Times.

More than 620,000 Americans died in the Civil War.

Unlike the Wizard of Oz, Donald Trump cannot melt problems away.

A hundred years and $540 million in the making, the museum opens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in September.

How the presidential mansion has changed over time, from the balcony to the bowling alley.

The 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death offered a cultural milestone equally as resonant as his birthday.

His death was one of the defining moments of the 20th century, and culturally, we're still dealing with it.

As the PBS film celebrates its 25th anniversary, how does America look back at the Confederacy?

Couples transformed Times Square into kissing central.

A phrase referring to President Reagan's rhetoric as "bellicose" was also removed.

Last year Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas all introduced bills threatening to pull the course over the guidelines.