Every year on Independence Day, I begin reading a book that pertains to our nation’s founding or significant history.

Someone asked me ... how I felt. I was reminded of a story that a fellow townsman of ours used to tell — Abraham Lincoln.

Turns out that the emergence of dynasties among political families is as American as apple pie.

C reated by Julian Fellowes, the mind behind Downton Abbey, HBO Max's hit historical drama The Gilded Age refers to the historical period in the late 19th century driven by rapid ...

Perhaps Hills’s most satisfying triumph, on many levels, came in the twilight of his career. He had been seriously ill in hospital in the spring of 2009, but his son Charlie stepped into the breach to ...

How did Abraham Lincoln come to power? This video traces Lincoln's rise within the context of 19th century America, with a particular emphasis on the issue of slavery.

Home Culture & Life Books the week recommends Best new biographies and memoirs to read in 2025 Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – from Mark Twain to Bill Gates ...