Walden became the foundational text for the aesthetic strand of the American environmental movement. Its emphasis on nature’s ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. historian Jill Lepore about her new book, "We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution." ...

Annie Polland argues that studying our humble roots teaches us what really makes American history exceptional.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday the government shutdown is on its way to being one of the longest in history unless ...

As the 250th anniversary of America’s independence approaches, the president is moving to put his stamp on how the nation’s story is told, in Washington and beyond. By Jennifer Schuessler President ...