Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, ...

A guide to Boston's Irish Heritage Trail and a look at the five new stops being added along the 2.8-mile trail this summer.

Inspiration, followed by motivation and a considerable amount of perspiration changed the lives of many former slaves and ...

A new law, buried inside an otherwise obscure piece of federal legislation, permits the Washington, D.C., City Council to ...

A new law, buried inside an otherwise obscure piece of federal legislation, permits the Washington, D.C., City Council to ...

Two books about the American Civil War’s aftermath focus on the experiences of formerly enslaved people.

A dispute that’s been going on for centuries has heated up again as the neighboring towns plan competing celebrations to mark the anniversary of the first battles.

The prospect of an immediate 30-day ceasefire is a "massively significant moment" in bringing the Ukraine war to a close, our US correspondent Mark Stone says. "This is the Ukrainians talking to ...

Ukraine war latest: Russia won't accept peace deal 'jeopardising' lives, says Lavrov; Ukraine launches 'drone attack' Asked about a potential 30-day ceasefire agreed by Ukraine, Russia's foreign ...

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the pandemic. What are your most lasting memories? How has it shaped your life and the world around you? By Jeremy Engle Have you been paying attention ...