Never able to pass up a mystery, Duke library staff dove into the archives, starting with the records of every laborer who ...

The Amarna Letters contain records of ancient lords and rulers seeking to establish diplomatic ties with Egyptian pharaohs.

Explore Clara Barton’s legacy with Smithsonian interns at historic sites that preserve women’s history, from the Missing ...

Gather Place Museum proudly announces that its initiative, “Celebrating 250 Years of American Resilience in Pursuit of Liberty, Justice, and Equality,” has ...

The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place on Nov. 27, 1924. Originally called the Macy’s Christmas Parade, the ...

I tend to agree with Ross Nelson when it comes to his libertarian positions on U.S. military aggression. However, in his latest letter to the editor ( https://www ...

To the editor: When Andrew Ross Sorkin was doing research for his book about the stock market crash of 1929, he noticed warning signs we should heed. He believes the circumstances for the 1929 crash ...

Editor: If the turmoil surrounding our current administration feels exhausting, it can help to revisit our nation’s history. Doing so reveals a striking resemblance between past conflicts and those we ...

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson spelled out a “Bill of Particulars.” It was a list of specific grievances against King George III. The list functioned like an indictment: a ...

The Colgate Clock in Clarksville, IN is working once again and ready for its 101st birthday! FBI and DOJ teams raid Southeast Asia scam centers with Strike Force Melissa Gilbert blasts Megyn Kelly ...

One of the world’s most beautiful books is now on view at the Italian Senate in Rome. Yesterday, the Vatican unveiled the Borso D’Este Bible, considered the “Mona Lisa of Illuminated Manuscripts” for ...

One of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts is going on rare public display as part of the Vatican’s Holy Year celebrations. The 15th century Borso D’Este Bible ...