The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 was a watershed moment in American history, changing forever the political and social landscape of the nation. Coming at a time when the nation was divided over ...

Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865) (painted by George P. Healy, mid-late 1800s), (Photo by Katherine Young/Getty Images) In his 2007 book “Land of Lincoln: Adventures in ...

With a stellar cast and even better beards, "Death by Lightning" turns the assassination of James Garfield into one of the ...

Saying grace is the most emblematic tradition of Thanksgiving, a holiday set aside for gratitude. A core tenet of the holiday ...

Discover November 19's historic milestones including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the first transatlantic flight by BOAC, and The New Republic's debut.

Your favourite actor's favourite actor is back on the big screen with Anemone after an eight-year hiatus. We take a look at his career highlights The Last of the Mohicans, There Will Be Blood and ...

The Thanksgiving holiday is a bit more than just turkey and pie, it’s a historical event that began with the settlers of the ...

"So when people talk about recreating battles, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have lived ...

Explore the history of pumpkin pie, from its early recipes to evolving as a Thanksgiving staple, and how the dessert defines the fall season.

Tucked into the far northwest corner of Illinois, just a few miles from both Wisconsin and Iowa, sits Galena—a town so perfectly preserved from the 1850s that you’ll find yourself instinctively ...

Stowed secretly in Lincoln's pocket. We dig into the family story of a secret message etched inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket ...

Ever seen Lincoln’s handwriting? The Gettysburg Address is on display through Dec. 1 at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential ...