When the Continental Congress chose this Latin motto for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, it did so to assert the fact that thirteen British colonies in North America were now an ...

How did Britain make money from the 13 colonies? The vast network of trade links built up by the British led them all to America. Trade played a large role in England's economy during the 17th and ...

Reverend Blaxton, among other claims to fame, planted the first seeds that would fuel a pioneering nation and give apples an image of all-American wholesomeness. A bookish and eccentric loner ...

In American history, four out of 45 US presidents ... by Lee Harvey Oswald while visiting Dallas, Texas. These 13 other presidents all experienced serious assassination threats and ultimately ...

Rummaging through one of biggest, most valuable datasets not in government hands, we discovered some fascinating links ...

“Celebrate with two of America’s oldest and favorite drinks: American whiskey and coffee.” —Stephen Kurpinsky, U.S. brand ambassador at Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur • 1 oz. American whiskey ...

As George Orwell, the celebrated British author and social commentator, wrote in a 1944 newspaper column, “History is written by the winners.” According to my late Aunt Herta, U.S. history is ...

More than 50 tables of dealers buying and selling cards and memorabilia. Proceeds benefit homeless children. 3-8 p.m. Sept.

Congress bestowed its highest honor Tuesday on the 13 American service members killed in a terror bombing at Kabul’s airport during the disastrous US withdrawal ...

William Blaxton, an eccentric loner and Anglican minister, settled Boston before the Puritans and Rhode Island before Roger ...