American Revolution

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to issue a proclamation on the 90th anniversary of Social Security and highlight his administration's efforts on the program. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump Goons Launch Sneaky Operation to Scrub History Exhibit

The sneaky op follows a federal appeals court’s ruling earlier this month.

Vic Verbalaitis

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Rare Declaration of Independence Copy Found After 250 Years

The papers were among a cache understood to have been seized by British sailors as the American Revolutionary War raged.

Will Neal

UN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT

I Know What Trump’s D.C. Makeover Is Really About

MS NOW anchor Katy Tur dug into what’s driving the president’s gaudy White House overhaul on ‘The Daily Beast Podcast.’

Erkki Forster

George Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, 1851.

SPILL THE TEA

Ken Burns' ‘American Revolution’ Is the TV We Need Right Now

The historical documentary master is at the top of his game in this thrillingly timely history lesson about democracy.

Nick Schager

BACK TO HISTORY CLASS

Is ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Factually Accurate?

While most “Bridgerton” entries are merely period pieces, not historical epics, this spinoff is more interested in true history—and fans are still warming up to that idea.

Fletcher Peters

ICON

Ken Burns Shows Us How Benjamin Franklin Shaped Our World

The celebrated documentarian’s four-part PBS docuseries, premiering April 4, explores the revolutionary Founding Father in all his glory.

Nick Schager

American Revolution

Trump Goons Launch Sneaky Operation to Scrub History Exhibit

Rare Declaration of Independence Copy Found After 250 Years

I Know What Trump’s D.C. Makeover Is Really About

Ken Burns' ‘American Revolution’ Is the TV We Need Right Now

Is ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Factually Accurate?

Ken Burns Shows Us How Benjamin Franklin Shaped Our World

Revolutionary War Remains Found at Construction Site in NY

Thomas Paine Knew How to Deal With a Mad King Like Trump

The Brits Lost the War, and Then They Wouldn’t Pose

America Looks Like 18th Century Britain. That's A Problem.

How George Washington Survived America's Worst Winter