Some of the most important lessons of the Great War get lost between the two approaches
Medical technology and roles during World War I are highlighted in a new display at the National Museum of American History
The “Hello Girls” risked their lives to run military communications—and were denied recognition when they returned home
Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Las Vegas grew by 161%--partly due to the burgeoning casino industry
In 70 days in 1917, President Wilson converted from peace advocate to war president
A rich trove of letters in the new book “My Fellow Soldiers” tells the stories of generals, doughboys, doctors and nurses, and those on the home front
Jack Barsky wanted to stay in the country, so he let the Soviets think he was dead
To test the impact of an atomic blast on populated areas, technicians built entire fake towns, with houses, shops, and even mannequin families
Their ideology of genetic purity extended to aspirations about reviving a pristine landscape with ancient animals and forests
In England and the United States, the fear of beggars gave rise to a number of justifications for why they shouldn't be helped
The tale of "Seward's Folly" must also be seen through the eyes of Alaska's native populations
The best historic coffee shops around the world, from Paris to Buenos Aires
On May 31, 1916, a small skirmish between British and German warships would pave the way for the biggest naval confrontation of WWI
Outrage over the revolt spurred the U.S. to deliver on a promise of the Revolution
The legendary actor stumped and even wrote speeches for the 32nd president
Warren has progressive values, but her populism is just like Andrew Jackson’s
President Trump’s order temporarily barring all refugees and many immigrants has ignited debate about U.S. policies toward outsiders
Fleeing violence in Iraq, two close friends embarked on an epic journey across Europe—and ended up worlds apart
A new documentary rediscovers a World War II campaign that was stranger than nonfiction
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