Why do Chicago and Illinois celebrate a Revolutionary War hero from Poland who never set foot anywhere near the state and ...

The exploits of a ruthless sniper who killed more than 100 Germans in the First World War can be revealed with the sale of his medals. Lieutenant Neville Methven led a crack sniper unit of 24 men who ...

By Vince Bzdek What is most striking about Ken Burns’ extraordinary new PBS documentary on the American Revolution is how ...

As India observes its 79th Independence Day this year, here’s a look at some Bollywood actors who have delivered memorable performances as freedom fighters. Ajay Devgn (Bhagat Singh in The Legend of ...

Yarmouth-born former King’s Lynn town planner, David Higgins, is well-known for his popular and informative books about people and places in days gone by and has written articles on local history for ...

Known around the world for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, conservationist Jane Goodall was among a number of noteworthy people who died in October. Her immersive chimpanzee field research ...

The arrival near Latin America of the US Navy’s “most lethal combat platform” has put the spotlight on a fighting force that ...

Sir William Johnson and his nephew Guy played key roles as British colonial administrators, especially around relationships with Native Americans ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday ...

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- If you're looking for a fright this Halloween season, Ghost tours of Philadelphia has you covered. The guided tours will take you through various locations around the old ...

Grant Prather, a 16-year-old sophomore, served as the honorary football captain for the Carroll Cougars. Prather, who used a wheelchair, was considered the strongest member of the team for his joyful ...