In “Born Equal,” Akhil Reed Amar paints a sprawling portrait of 19th-century America in thrall to its founding moment.

The statue of Abraham Lincoln by Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum was cut up to be sold for its silver content, ...

In August, history professor Michael Birkner gave a short speech in Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg, near where President ...

An essay series led by the archivist whom President Trump fired will feature voices from across the political spectrum, including those of George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

From stovepipe top hats to cardigan sweaters, a new digital exhibit is shining a spotlight on the style of six former commanders in chiefs.

This 64-pound solid silver statue was stolen from the Houmas House Estate in Darrow, Louisiana, deputies say. It was created by sculptor Gustav Borglum who created Mount Rushmore, officials say.

With summer break in the rearview, I have been reflecting on our family adventures — you know, before the kids grow up and ...

In 1863, at the height of the Civil War, two Baton Rouge photographers captured an image of a former slave's horrifically ...

The U.S. Constitution is the foundation for a well-ordered government of laws, and not of men, writes the first counselor in ...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a jarring, deeply painful moment for the country—no matter where you fall on the ...

We're losing living connections to past events and valuable perspectives of older generations that help shape our ...