Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Step behind the scenes of Ken Burns’s new film to see how The American Revolution came to life. Through ...

Washington uses bonuses and drafts to encourage Americans to join the Continental Army. By early 1777, many soldiers were returning home, and Washington needed to enlist new men. The Continental Army ...

The revolutionary ideals of liberty spread across the colonies while many suffer from enslavement. Committees of Correspondence form in hundreds of Massachusetts towns linking advocates of resistance ...

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke. Known for iconic ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An American-Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump ...

It’s estimated that around 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, a number that’s expected to double by 2060. But researchers have found that some of the highest rates of cognitive impairment ...

The Continental Army threatens to unravel while suffering harsh winter conditions at Valley Forge. The Continental Army settles down in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for the winter, where they face ...

George Washington discovers that Benedict Arnold has abandoned his post and defected to the British. Washington discovers that Benedict Arnold has defected and planned to surrender West Point – and ...

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke. This version contains extended audio description. Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career ...

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the U.S. for “ No Kings ” demonstrations ...

Another year, another stack of great books to read. Jeffrey Brown talked with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, and author Ann Patchett about their top picks this year. The Loneliness ...