Is our nation still wrestling with the question of monarchy versus republic? In this opinion piece, Don Wooten references Elizabeth Powel’s query and shows how “E pluribus unum” remains an elusive but vital goal for our collective identity.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, and Livingston Parish got an early start on January 17. During a special meeting at the parish courthouse, community members and local officials accepted a historic painting that underscores the area’s connection to American heritage.

After more than a century and a half on the lakebed, a luxury steamer has finally emerged from Lake Michigan’s waters. Its discovery adds a new chapter to the storied past of the Great Lakes and reminds us that there may still be more to explore beneath the surface.

On this Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, we remember a date forever linked to the Allied bombing of Dresden in 1945. As the 44th day of the year unfolds, it offers a moment to reflect on a pivotal chapter of World War II.

A new expert-led series promises to bring British, Atlantic, and Roman history to life. Scholars will explore extraordinary stories from these eras, revealing unexpected connections and lessons for modern audiences.

A recent opinion piece raises questions about the deteriorating defense of America’s landmarks. The writer criticizes Gov. Pillen for failing to act in time to protect iconic sites, pointing out alleged vandalism of both the White House and the Kennedy Center.

In 1876, an argument at the Clifton House saloon in Sioux City escalated quickly when Derringer pistols were drawn. From a single misunderstanding came a snapshot of the American West’s tension and small-town intrigue.

Georgia’s World War II Heritage Trail will participate in Super Museum Sunday on Sunday, Feb. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free admission, explore exhibits, and learn about the state’s WWII legacy.

In 1925, the University of Idaho welcomed a fraternity house that stood as a testament to campus development. This brief retrospective, part of The Lewiston Tribune Online’s “Blast from the Past” series, offers a glimpse into how historic foundations still shape student life.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is backing the City of Philadelphia’s effort to oppose the Trump Administration’s removal of a slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site. Shapiro’s amicus brief supports the city’s lawsuit, raising questions about the preservation of key moments in American history.

Anthropologists have identified DNA from a relative of the bacterium that causes syphilis, dating back some 5,500 years. This discovery provides the earliest known evidence of the pathogen’s genetic makeup and offers fresh insight into its evolutionary journey.

Eighty years ago, the United Nations was born in a spirit of unity, yet present-day events cast a shadow on that legacy. In this letter to the editor, President Trump’s recent remarks about “taking Greenland” are seen as driven by personal profit—a stark contrast to the collaborative ideals forged decades ago.

Vermont leads the nation with its commitment to historic preservation, outpacing many other states in saving old buildings. Herbert Wheaton Congdon’s name highlights this focus on heritage, reinforced by both local efforts and the state Division for Historic Preservation.

An album of old photographs arrived at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007, sent by an unknown donor. In its pages lie rare glimpses of SS officers stationed at Auschwitz, offering an unsettling look into the day-to-day life of the camp’s perpetrators.

Nearly a month after a powerful Christmas storm, Mt. Hamilton’s Lick Observatory remains off-limits to visitors. Astronomer Elinor Gates offers an inside view of the hard work going into repairs.

In a heartfelt address, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran paid tribute to Manhattan native Jim Sharp, celebrating the former soldier’s efforts in World War II. Delivered on the Senate floor, the salute aspired to honor generations of American veterans while spotlighting Sharp’s unique legacy.

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence suggesting the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., may once have served its intended purpose of legislating. Their academic paper cites the building’s 540-room marble structure as “the clearest proof yet” of how the U.S. government originally functioned.

A Denver-based entrepreneur wants to raise a colossal statue of Prometheus on the ruins of Alcatraz Island, calling it a beacon of America’s creative core. Critics question the grandiosity and accuse him of forcing a monumental eyesore onto San Francisco’s skyline.

Processing long-lost interviews can bring to light insights we once overlooked, turning forgotten stories into unexpected gems. Thermonuclear Anthropologist Martin K Fenn captures that spirit by reminding us how new experiences can reveal hidden treasures.

Many remember World War II newsreels portraying American troops as heroic liberators, triumphantly welcomed by grateful citizens abroad. This op-ed by Rep. Mike Moffett revisits that imagery, posing timely questions about how these historic ideals compare to contemporary figures like Trump and Maduro.

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists found the burials of three elite warriors, dating back about 1,100 years, in Hungary. Two of those interred may have been father and son, suggesting a close family bond among this high-status group.