The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was a defining moment in this nation’s history settling the question of ...

This “welfare” dog whistle works for them. In 2018, the Heritage Foundation, a powerful conservative think tank, issued a ...

Juneteenth Film Festival returns to Kansas City on Wednesday, June 4th. This year's festival will primarily feature films ...

In late 1924, a rare opportunity presented itself to Gutzon Borglum. At the time, the American sculptor found himself on the ...

A celebration of Mexico's victory over French forces in 1862, observed annually on May 5th. Discover its cultural significance and why it's celebrated more in the U.S.

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As previously mentioned here, I’m not a historian by profession, but I love to learn all I can about Kentucky history. I do it generally by reading books and ...

Click through for a fascinating snapshot of America’s past, told through some of its most ... However, the fort was still ...

The United States has none ... He offered an analogy: Someone studying racism in America, he said, might want to look at opposition to affirmative action, Black Lives Matter and the removal of ...

The document in which Abraham Lincoln set in motion the Union's military response to the launch of the U.S. Civil War is now ...

Pulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.

American democracy is far younger than is often supposed. It is younger than the current president, younger than the man most likely to challenge him in November and younger than ...