India’s first bull run followed a pattern that was to repeat itself in subsequent episodes. Initially, a displacement occurs, ...

Jackson and Price hurried back to Jefferson City while Lyon gathered his troops and pursued, fleeing the state capital and ...

Find a Neighborhood reports on 10 US towns perfect for Halloween, highlighting their spooky histories and attractions.

CHIP JACOBS, WRITER: It's hard for us to imagine what it was like that day in July 1943. It appeared quite suddenly. CHRISTOPHER WELLS, HISTORIAN: Thick, dark, silvery blue clouds descended over the ...

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is among the most successful laws in US history. And it is one of the most morally righteous ...

Beyond the downtown area, Jefferson’s natural surroundings offer opportunities for outdoor recreation that complement its historical attractions. Caddo Lake State Park, just a short drive away, ...

Mounted on the wall of my home’s library hangs a wood framed shadow box holding the Civil War mementos from my ...

Wild Wild West teams up agents James West (Will Smith) and Artemus Gordon (Kevin Kline) to stop the evil Dr. Arliss Loveless ...

Presidents have invoked this throughout history -- but normally not against the wishes of local leaders except to enforce ...

The intoxicating scent of freshly baked dough wafting through the air is your first clue that Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in Lititz, Pennsylvania isn’t just another tourist stop—it’s a genuine slice ...

Who is on the 50-dollar bill? Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President, is the fifty-dollar bill president. Learn why Ulysses Grant is on the 50-dollar bill, plus key symbols on the 50-dollar bill, ...

The Insurrection Act has been invoked dozens of times in U.S. history, but it has not been used in more than three decades.