Old Baldy was the equine companion of Gen. George Meade, the Gettysburg hero buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery. It's now the ...

The quote has appeared with the author's name in numerous social media posts and as an alleged cover image for his 1869 book ...

Oscars love their biopics, and the best actor category proves it. Here's the best of the best from the past 25 years, including Will, Denzel and Leo.

The Academy Awards is Hollywood's most important event, and the Oscars its biggest prize. So who are the winners who declined the vaunted statuette?

In honor of Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, it’s an opportune time to highlight Virginia’s tapestry of racing history.

Women’s Day is a moment to recognise women who have shaped different fields, including technology and artificial intelligence ...

William Houston was Missoula County’s sheriff on two occasions, elected first in 1889 at age 36, and again in 1920 at age 67. He made a name for himself capturing outlaws, chasing train robbers and ...

Stray off the beaten path to discover Boston's less-known histories.

For the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Paul Meany examines how ancient and Enlightenment thinkers ultimately influenced ...

Bennett Place State Historic Site is at 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd., Durham, NC 27705. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is free. Durham is a vibrant city with plenty to explore, making ...

As the US launches a new was against Iran it is important to analyse, from a historical perspective, its foreign policy.

Thirty years ago, the “hawks” of the Israeli Intelligence Service began infiltrating the state of the Mullahs with extremely careful moves and recruiting dissidents who would be activated at the right ...