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Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, and some incredible 19th century facial hair star in a series about the assassination of ...

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently compared President Donald Trump to an infamous Roman emperor. Her ...

Guests throughout the centuries have seen ghosts at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about some of those who are said to haunt the halls.

Eight decades ago, a presidential commission guided by Jefferson’s great-great-grandson selectively edited the Founding ...

The Tony-winning play paints Abraham Lincoln's wife as a boozy aspiring actress, but how does history really remember her?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turns out Donald Trump gauges his esteem for presidential predecessors by how well their portraits fit into his White House redecorating scheme. Or sometimes how well the frames ...

This week, Dr. Gordon examines the work of the late Jonathan Lear and some thoughts he expressed about Lincoln and the ...

On 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree ...

As November's chill settles across Vermont, thoughts turn to memory and loss, prompting reflection on those who are no longer with us. Families for generations have sought visible ways to preserve the ...

In 1862, jewelry engraver and amateur photographer William H. Mumler was developing a self-portrait in his Boston studio when a ghostly image began to surface. Just below his own image in the photo ...

The surrounding countryside provides scenic drives through the heart of Illinois farmland – a pleasant contrast to the whimsy of the giant wagon. Every great roadside attraction has an origin story, ...