Columbus Day
Columbus’ arrival in the Caribbean was devastating to the native people there.
Trump Hosts a Major Event … for Children
The event was smaller than in previous years.
After Months of Repairs, Burial Place of Jesus Reopens
People visit the renovated Edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Modern Builders Construct French Castle the Old-Fashioned Way
In France, a man walks on what can only be described as a human-sized hamster wheel.
Alexander Hamilton: Father of American Banking
After the states agreed to ratify the Constitution, George Washington became the country’s first president.
Abigail Adams: Feminist, Partner, First Lady
Abigail Adams was like a modern woman, even though she lived in colonial times.
James Madison, Father of the Constitution
The men who created the U.S. Constitution are often called the country’s “founders” or “framers.”
George Washington: President, Man, Myth
Americans call George Washington “the father of our country.”
America Remembers Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
This week, Americans remember an important date in history: one hundred fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln was killed.
The Civil War Ends
Abraham Lincoln did not live to see the final surrender of the armies of the Confederacy.