In 1862, jewelry engraver and amateur photographer William H. Mumler was developing a self-portrait in his Boston studio when a ghostly image began to surface. Just below his own image in the photo ...

President Donald Trump has given the White House yet another facelift, transforming the historic Lincoln Bathroom into a ...

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Eight decades ago, a presidential commission guided by Jefferson’s great-great-grandson selectively edited the Founding ...

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The crisp air Saturday morning after Halloween was buzzing with excitement in Carson City, where thousands gathered downtown for the annual Nevada Day parade to celebrate 161 years of statehood.

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As detailed by Senate.gov the Comstock Load was discovered under what is now Virginia City. This find was later described as ...

Cole Escola's Tony-winning comedy crosses the Atlantic for a run at the Trafalgar Theatre starring Mason Alexander Park. Read ...

From the date to the story behind the traditions, here’s everything you need to know about one of America’s most prestigious ...