The bible was used by George Washington out of pure last-minute necessity, according to the National Park Service.

While artistically stunning, the creation of the new “Viva la Vida” mural follows a multiyear initiative of Washington, ...

Candidates share ideas for a “rat czar,” smart trash bins and other plans in neighborhoods overrun by the hated rodent.

Independence is alive in Philadelphia. And John Adams is ready to pounce. He writes by flickering candlelight in the rented ...

In the early 18th century, the Lardner family of London was among the city’s middle class. John Lardner, an apothecary or ...

You know the musical. Now see what it left out. Walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton on a tour of Lower Manhattan.

Far from the main action, the Spanish fought to reclaim Southern territory from the British, tying up their forces and aiding ...

Celebrate America at Tom Brown Park is Tallahassee’s signature Fourth of July event, taking place Friday, July 4, from 6 to ...

I’ve been going to the Harold Washington Library Center diligently since I was 18. The summer between high school and college ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: May 22, 1932 ...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India will include Kolkata’s historic US consulate. Established in 1792 during ...

Ubisoft may be revisiting Assassin's Creed's glory days with Black Flag Resynced, but it's Netflix's Ancient Rome-set ...