Here we profile 12 of the most famous railroad tycoons in the 1800s and early 1900s who helped shape the modern industry in ...

Two-and-a-half centuries after it was first delivered, Patrick Henry’s famous quote, “give me liberty or give me death,” ...

The American Civil War wasn't just a battle between states—it was a showcase of incredible military talent. From 1861 to 1865 ...

Sophie Mousseau was photographed at Fort Laramie alongside six white Army officers. But her identity—and her life ...

For hundreds of communities nationwide, plans to protect against natural disasters and climate change have been upended ...

In the early hours of April 27, 1865, mere days after the end of the Civil War, the Sultana burst into flames along the ...

With the beginning of the 250th celebration of the American Revolution this year, contributions made in New York State were ...

The Genoa Bar proudly claims the title of “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor,” a drinking establishment where the walls are lined with artifacts accumulated since 1853 and the ceiling is darkened from ...

The popular barbecue joint opened in Pendleton in 2018. Back then, Enquirer food critic Polly Campbell said it was the best ...

Before Lincoln turned the idea of “the Union” into a cause worth dying for, he tried other means of ending slavery in America ...

The events here and at nearby Lexington proved that the militias could stand up to the British as the American War of Independence began. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) BROWN: Brush Bradley (ph) marched in the ...

From the last two-story outhouse in the U.S. to an actual fork in the road, here are New York's top roadside attractions — ...