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Trump believes Canada depends as much on us today, both strategically and economically, as much as it ever did on the British Empire Read More

On Feb. 2, 1943, the last remnants of Germany’s 6th Army surrendered in the frozen ruins of Stalingrad. The fighting had lasted more... Read More

On Monday, May 21, 1945, men of the British 51st Highland Division were busy screening Germans and foreign nationals, mainly displaced... Read More

Getting and keeping the throne in the Ottoman Empire was no easy task. For a new sultan, the most foolproof method of securing power was to... Read More

From the Oval Office to Congress, Black people have made considerable gains – and helped to change the face of U.S. politics as we know... Read More

The Dayton Accords institutionalised foreign control over the Bosnian state. The peace plan for Gaza is doing the same. Read More

As Black History Month reaches its 100th year, this reflection explores how culture, faith, food, institutions, and everyday people continue... Read More

High stakes and raw emotions define these unforgettable moments. Read More

Hull Citadel has long been demolished, but tales of a murdered woman and haunted soldiers linger. Read More

You use maps every day, but few know who first measured the Earth without modern tools. Read More

The Egyptians believed that hieroglyphs offered magical protection to people in this life and the afterlife, and inscribed the signs on... Read More

From blue jeans and burgers to planes, pixels and payment cards, these iconic American brands didn't just build companies, they built the... Read More

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never... Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More

Forget guns and generals — the real victor of the Revolution had wings. This week on America in Pursuit the story of how a deadly swarm... Read More

In 1945, General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp Read More

In the mid-1800s, before the Civil War, Thomas White fled his enslavement in Maryland for freedom. It was a risky escape, one that involved a... Read More

Pop culture has not been kind to the Neanderthal. In books, movies and even TV commercials, the species is portrayed as rough and mindless, a... Read More

Depending on how it’s told, a story a quarter of a millennium old can still feel fresh. Read More

How did a charismatic but impoverished British woman become the leader of the progressive religious sect known as "the Shakers" in... Read More

Emily Brontë’s sole novel shocked readers—and still does. Read More

A leading historian examines how the monarchy not only tolerated slavery but also administered it, profited from it and sanctioned its... Read More

Our country’s birthday bash includes exhibitions, historical reenactments, a massive potluck and more Read More

Three crucial years go missing Read More

The Vyazma Airborne Operation dropped Soviet paratroopers behind German lines during the 1942 Battles of Rzhev to cut off Army Group Center. Read More

On June 17, 1863, Col. Luigi Palma di Cesnola was forced to watch his men get slaughtered near the village of Aldie, Virginia. Just hours... Read More

Comparisons of Trump to Hitler have become common. But some of Trump’s policies may more closely resemble those of Francisco Franco of... Read More

It’s not just Brexit; history suggests that Britain’s relationship with Europe may never truly be resolved. Read More

Spuds Mackenzie. A stock-trading baby. A dystopian nod to '1984.' Read More

The military elite were polite, organised and some of them were even women. Ahead of a blockbuster British Museum exhibition about them, Neil... Read More

For centuries, this Celtic festival has hinted at spring’s arrival through fire, light, and ritual. Read More

It was supposed to be just another masquerade. As daylight turned to dusk on 28 January 1393, servants rushed through the halls of the... Read More

Ancient Jokes Etched in Clay: These millennia-old punchlines aren’t exactly gut-busters today Read More

Tax season feels like the perfect time for some space facts to remind you that reality is basically held together with tape and a prayer. Read More

Set aside Google and AI and try your hand at a bit of US history as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More