In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.

Two hundred years ago, the Erie Canal was often derided as a ‘folly.’ Yet the waterway went on to transform the American ...

North Augusta’s Living History Park is bringing the 1700s back to life—more than a year after Hurricane Helene caused major ...

Kingston Colonial Days was in full swing at the Matthewis Persen House Museum on Saturday morning, with the event showcasing traditions and cultural practices of the 18th century. The event, pitched ...

On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, the living history museum in Virginia serves historic foods that feel urgently ...

WILLIAMSBURG — Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen’s fifth great-niece, will be visiting Colonial Williamsburg on Oct. 15 at a ...

For many Americans, retirement dreams often collide with financial reality. The idea of living like royalty, dining well, ...

Former U.S. Ryder Cup captain and Hall of Famer Tom Watson apologized on behalf of American fans for the behavior at Bethpage Black this past weekend. Watson took to social media Monday morning to ...

Amid a government shutdown, many federal employees are furloughed without pay and facing a potential new round of layoffs. A difficult year for federal workers: The Trump administration began the year ...

Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in ...

In 1940, drivers lined up for hours to be the first to drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which opened at midnight on Oct. 1, 1940. Journalists at the time called the Turnpike a “dream highway” and ...

Tecentriq with chemoradiation improved long-term quality of life in limited-stage small cell lung cancer without increasing fatigue. Twice-daily radiation showed better survival and quality of life ...