An 1861 job-reference letter from Abraham Lincoln on behalf of a young Black friend and valet provides a glimpse of an ...

There will be no more new US pennies, but 300 million are still in circulation -- and the final five are special.

Would a proposed coin featuring the president on both sides commemorate America’s founding, or undercut its founding ...

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that brings up fond memories of family, friends, and of course, food. But there’s so much more to this holiday than just the turkey and the trimmings. Beyond the ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on November 5. Check what happened today in history here.

The last penny was minted Wednesday afternoon at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, overseen by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach.

Photography has come a long way since the first ever photo saw the light of day. We've gone from painstakingly exposing metal ...

After more than a century in circulation, the U.S. penny may be nearing the end of its run. First minted in 1793, the ...

Every day has a history waiting to be uncovered. What stories lie behind one date, and how many surprising turns has it seen? In this article, we’ll explore some of the most memorable moments that ...

Contrasting the tipples of the time, Abraham Lincoln's favorite drink was simple and totally on brand, and you can still sip ...

Though Lincoln himself was not Jewish, his words of support drawn from the faith of history’s first Jew continue to serve as ...

It was 1859. The analogies to the current state of American politics are not precise and even paradoxical. To begin with, John Brown, though crazy and bloodthirsty, was on the right side of history.