Building on his earlier classic work, Evangelicals and Politics in Antebellum America, Carwardine observes that the Whigs, ...

The authors say that the inclusion of birthright citizenship in the Constitution in 1868 has ramifications that apply in today's debate in Congress.

As a young nation, Americans drank far more than they do today, starting in the morning with an “eye opener” and finishing the day with a “nightcap.” ...

Illinois may be know as the Land of Lincoln, but the attractions it offers for kids and families go beyond the 16th president and the Windy City. There are lots of fun, quirky, active, outdoorsy, ...

On July 4, 1776, the hallowed Founding Fathers declared America’s independence. However, the only beneficiaries were white ...

The previous version of the display case was built in the 1980s, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.

In 2022, violinist Sandy Cameron performed Danny Elfman's "Edward Scissorhands" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. She'll return Wednesday to play Mendelsson's Violin Concerto with the Czech ...

There is something wonderful about seeing a man — let’s include Elon Musk in that, for a moment — go to work with a four-year-old on his shoulders. It acts as a powerful reminder that parenthood is ...