The tide of the war rose in Washington’s favor as his troops became more ex­perienced and proficient in just this type of ...

In 1775, an unsung hero of the Revolutionary War, Western Pennsylvania's Colonel William Thompson, helped drive back the ...

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was one of the most transformative events in world history, altering the course of Europe and influencing political ideologies globally. Its origins can be traced to ...

The only reason Jefferson could call certain truths 'self-evident' is that he was living in a world shaped by Judeo-Christian ...

William Thompson, a man rarely if ever mentioned in American history books, became the first commissioned colonel in ...

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American independence.

Those who attended the 300th birthday party for the comte de Rochambeau celebrated his partnership with Washington, and the civil way they made decisions.

The American vision has a high degree of tolerance for inequality and a robust commitment to individual liberty, because in the American revolutionary tradition, the pursuit of happiness is an ...

William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American independence.

Some exhibits and events are already underway in Providence and Newport to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...

From Louisville to Versailles, the French influence still echoes in the names of Kentucky cities and counties today.