A story is told of George Washington on the eve of the battle at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777. Washington could not sleep, fearing defeat in the upcoming battle. Anxiously, he walked through the ...

There are two great ancient stories that offer profound truths to us across the centuries, each with time-tested ethical ...

Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a Japanese man, is the only known person to have survived both the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and of ...

In the Revolt of 1173-1174, three of Eleanor's sons rebelled against their father, and Eleanor allied herself with them and helped lead the revolt. It failed, and though Henry made peace with his sons ...

If you've ever wondered how some of the most powerful people on earth get their days started, take a peek at what these nine ...

The district celebrates the lighting of the National Christmas Tree with its stunning decorations and history, starting the holiday season.

Retired General Stanley McChrystal argues that character built through conviction and discipline is the real legacy we leave ...

Ken Burns is the greatest documentarian of our time. With films such as The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The Roosevelts (2014), The Vietnam War (2017), Country Music (2019), ...

A 32-foot red spruce tree has been delivered to the White House by the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The national Christmas tree was provided from the mountains of Highland County ...

WASHINGTON — The annual National Christmas Tree Lighting returns to The Ellipse near the White House Thursday night, marking 102 years since a national tree first stood in the heart of Washington, D.C ...