In part fed by discredited and racist theories about race, scientists and amateurs alike looked to human remains to learn more about themselves
“Count” Victor Lustig was America’s greatest con man. But what was his true identity?
On television and in the new Smithsonian museum, the path to freedom comes alive
A curator at the American History Museum reflects on the First Lady's impact on Washington
Always on the go, the Founding Fathers waged their war of words from the mahogany mobile devices of their time
The FBI was confounded by mysterious letters sent to South America, until they came across New York City proprieter Velvalee Dickinson
The enterprising Philadelphian was late to adopt the revolutionary cause, but infused America with English ideals
The author’s 1934 bid to govern California came up short, but left a lasting mark on politics
Jesse Owens is best known for his performance at the 1936 Berlin Games, but curator Damion Thomas says there is more to the story
Popular musicals on Broadway are regarded as escapist, but the worldwide issue of migration and displacement is inescapable
How the founding father’s wife kept their love alive in the face of tragedy
Fans of "Hamilton" can check out these historic sites
A massive collection of campaign materials dating from 1789 reveals that little has changed in how America shows its affection for their candidate
The ships carrying gold miners to California found a way to strike it rich on the way back with their holds full of guano
A new Hollywood movie looks at the tale of the Mississippi farmer who led a revolt against the Confederacy
After an ambitious monument went bust, big dreams—and big heads—remain
Several children of presidents met cruel fates in the first 150 years of our country's history
In 1955, the head of Civil Defense urged everyone to build an underground shelter "right now"
The Smithsonian keeps a most unusual artifact of hair clipped straight from the heads of presidents
The U.S. Air Force is working to recreate a Cold War stronghold
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