A celebration held every November still turns on rituals shaped by ideas older than the ballroom itself. The Marine Corps Birthday Ball marks a founding date of November 10, 1775, yet much of its ...

The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.” ...

Travel through time in Illinois! Discover historic towns, theaters, and landmarks where the past still lives in brick streets and grand old buildings.

From classroom to public debate, the Marxist historian leaves behind a legacy of fearless inquiry and commitment to justice ...

Marcus Junius Brutus was a Roman politician, leader, orator—and one of history’s most infamous assassins. Why did he launch a ...

The Pickwick Restaurant & Pub in Duluth, Minnesota, is home to a 19th-century back bar that falls firmly into the latter category, a stunning piece of craftsmanship that’s worth the visit even before ...

The spring 2026 kick-off for GOLD College will be from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the Upper Conference Center from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. The kick ...

If someone told you there’s a place in Illinois where a genuine 19th-century Dutch windmill towers over the Mississippi River, you’d probably assume they’d been sampling some questionable mushrooms.

UNESCO calls for the protection of historical sites during conflict in the Middle East:: Paris, France /:: Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director, UNESCO ...