Billie Eilish can be forgiven for being thoughtless — as a pop star, it’s practically part of her job description, but her ...

As the world’s largest museum group, the Smithsonian comprises 21 museums and the National Zoo. Each year, its museums unveil exhibitions that aim to educate, entertain and surprise visitors. This ...

On the morning of February 2nd, a familiar scene took place. It featured a group of men in top hats and overcoats on a stage, ...

America erased the histories of Black men like Henry Fordham, my great-great-grandfather. I was determined to find out the truth.

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

The SAVE Act seeks to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. It should also modernize the process of ...

In this week's It’s Debatable article, Rosen and Moster debate if President Trump's foreign policy actions have increased the risk of nuclear war.

Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation’s triumph in the Mexican-American War—a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted ...

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't ...

Black History Month, which began Feb. 1, marks 100 years since historian Carter G. Woodson helped launch a national effort to ...

Every February, clowns pack into a London church to honor Joseph Grimaldi, a pioneering 19th-century clown. Hundreds of onlookers come for the merriment, too.

T here is no shortage of books on the period surrounding America’s civil war. Canonical classics include “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, ...