In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

Harrison resident Eric Schmitt was well aware of his family’s unique lineage growing up. The 55-year-old is a descendent of ...

This week marks the anniversary of the greatest battle in the United States’ Civil War. That battle, at Gettysburg, was ...

Discover comprehensive information about Kentucky, including its iconic flag, detailed map, diverse geography, rich history ...

In a recent conversation with a journalist , Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the enduring and historically ...

In the aftermath of two tragic wars perpetrated and rationalized on the socially constructed notion of “race” and racial ...

Uranus, our side-spinning planet of rebellion, liberation, and chaos with a capital C, swaps the placid materialist pastures ...

George T. Stagg shaped bourbon history. His name now defines bold, top-shelf whiskey and a legacy that echoes across Kentucky ...

Rivalries are the lifeblood of college football. But their history is often inextricably intertwined with the history of our ...

The Civil War left the U.S. government owing more than $2.6 billion at the end of the war in 1865. In 1860, the year before the Civil War started, the national debt was only $64.8 million.

On Saturday, at 1 p.m., Aug. 16 the Honey Springs Battlefield will host a program on “The Cherokee Nation and the Civil War.” ...