Thousands of volunteers work to decode handwritten records from America's past. The National Archives program includes Revolutionary War pension files and Civil War documents.

Today’s episode will focus on one of the biggest – and most important – turning points in world history; the Battle of Gettysburg. The three-day battle occurred during the American Civil War; a major ...

Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...

The 27-year-old was arrested late Saturday after allegedly firing 17 times into the victims’ car, injuring both the driver ...

A new exhibit is celebrating a milestone for a historic submarine in Charleston.The Tools and Tides exhibit is in full swing ...

Joiner said it has been difficult for team members to uncover hidden history, process the information on emotional and intellectual levels, and publish the materials.

By exposing the brutality and moral contradictions that shaped the frontier, the series challenges viewers to sit with ...