When Thomas Jefferson and James Madison made an early-summer tour of the Northeast, they became closer friends while seeking ...

Review by Richard Brookhiser Read the review In a memoir of a year of celibacy, the author finds herself turning to a larger ...

L ast Friday, I received a message from James E. Ryan, president of the University of Virginia. At first, I thought it would ...

A new bookstore is opening in the south Las Vegas Valley, specializing in antique and rare books. Mad Red Books, at 9480 S.

If you’re wondering what happens when history is bowdlerized or suppressed, lies are enshrined, free enquiry stifled, empathy ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

In celebration of Independence Day, a reflection on our country's foundational document and what it should mean to us today.

The U.S. gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the American ...

The US Constitution says any natural-born citizen over 35 who has lived in the country for at least 14 years can run for ...

The move for American Independence was greatly influenced by ancient Greece, particularly philosophy from the time.

This is the fifth in a series of articles about Marshalltown street names. Today’s article identifies the five city streets ...