The War of 1812 is often seen as a minor conflict in the grand scheme of history, but what if the outcome had been drastically different? What if the United States had emerged victorious over Britain?

When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

While they are impossible to measure, emotions such as liking or hatred, admiration or contempt—the quotidian stuff of human relations—play a crucial part in making and unmaking alliances. Personal ...

Benjamin Arthur was born April 27, 1737 in Virginia. He was married to Ann (unknown surname), who died in 1777. During the ...

Princess Street is the main drag in downtown Kingston, line with unique shops and many historic limestone buildings such as St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the Grand Theatre — serving as the home of ...

Vermont makes an amazing destination for a weekend away, no matter what time of year you choose to visit. Sure, you should come in October so you can sip hot cider while finding the perfect foliage ...

Wikimedia Commons/Ser Amantio di Nicolao The Slave Pen of 1820s Alexandria, Virginia A brick building at 1315 Duke Street in ...

During the War of 1812, hundreds of enslaved men, women and children would do anything to help secure their freedom. Even if ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later explained that Hayden, who was the first woman, Black person and professionally trained librarian to oversee the Library of Congress, had done “ ...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat against Brazil has sparked political turmoil. Trump linked a 50% import tax to ...

Trump has fitted the White House interior with gold adornments, installed towering flag poles on the lawn and paved over the historic Rose Garden.

The Lecturer's Art", McDougall often sounds like an Old Testament prophet warning his tribe of divine retribution.