History

The group’s mobile museums feature exhibits about the Revolutionary War and the nation’s founding 250 years ago.

A tribute to some of our White House graduates, their leadership—and their unique quirks.

Few events can claim to change the course of history overnight. But battles, at least a few of ...

In ‘This Week in History,’ an Italian cruise ship is hijacked, leading the Americans to take an unprecedented ...

The interactive exhibit, set to open Oct. 23, includes some artifacts on display for the first time, such ...

The lesser-known Presidio in San Diego is wroth a trip; visitors discover Californian history, architecture from the 18th ...

Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi’s fascination with ‘pink jade’ triggered gem fever.

He was bishop of Myra, noted for his generosity to the poor.

The vessel was returned to the United States after the war and sunk during Navy exercises in 1946. ...

The day after the twin towers fell, John Huvane drove through the tunnel to Manhattan and saw the ...

The artifacts are organized into four different sections: daily life, afterlife, religion, and rulers.

The California Republic existed for several weeks in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt.

The iron vessel is over 160 years old and has traveled around the world 21 times.

Commentary It seems hard to believe, but there has never been a feature-length film on Ronald Reagan, who ...

Commentary “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine” is an insightful book on the evolution of ...

Those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with an active card can get reduced or free ...

LOS ANGELES—Newspaper heiress Patricia “Patty” Hearst was kidnapped at gunpoint 50 years ago Sunday by the Symbionese Liberation ...

A flowerpot stand in a Turkish garden turned out to be the world’s oldest known complete musical composition.