American Revolution
How Did British Politicians React to America’s Attempts at Independence? Rather Poorly!
When the Colonies got too brassy, the English Parliament went ballistic—despite some wise voices of reason
At a Bold Meeting 250 Years Ago, the Continental Congress Set America in Motion
While far less famous than the coalition that met in 1775, this group of founders found agreement in their disagreements and laid the groundwork for a revolution
Drawing of the Bastille Cherished by George Washington Goes to Auction
The artwork was a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette, who also included the fortress' key
This History Buff Found a Scrap of George Washington's Tent at Goodwill
The fragment, which was part of Washington's dining marquee during the Revolutionary War, is now on display at a museum in Philadelphia
Musket Balls Fired in Early Revolutionary War Battle Unearthed in Concord
Colonial militiamen fired the lead balls on April 19, 1775—and likely missed their mark
The Paris Games' Mascot, the Olympic Phryge, Boasts a Little-Known Revolutionary Past
The Phrygian cap, also known as the liberty cap, emerged as a potent symbol in 18th-century America and France
You Could Own Rare Copies of the Nation's Founding Documents, Just in Time for the Fourth of July
Sotheby's is auctioning early printings of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as a 1790 Rhode Island broadside
The Real Story Behind Apple TV+'s 'Franklin'
A new limited series starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin revisits the founding father's years as the American ambassador to France
The Eclipse Chaser Who Led an Expedition Behind Enemy Lines During the Revolutionary War
In 1780, astronomer Samuel Williams journeyed to British-controlled territory to view a total solar eclipse
Rare Eyewitness Sketch of American Revolutionaries Found Hanging in a Collector's Bedroom
The drawing, which the owner recently donated to a museum, depicts the North Carolina Brigade passing through Philadelphia in 1777
From These Modest Wartime Quarters, George Washington Kept the Revolution Alive
The general's war tent, an iconic part of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, carries as much symbolism now as it did then
The Met Is Selling This Rare Portrait of George Washington
Artist Gilbert Stuart painted the work after the president sat for him in late 1795
The Many Myths of the Boston Tea Party
Contrary to popular belief, the 1773 protest opposed a tax break, not a tax hike. And it didn't immediately unify the colonies against the British
What Emoji Tell Us About the History of Tea
From ancient China to 20th-century America, the aromatic beverage has undergone a dramatic evolution
Breaking Down the United States' Historical Obsession With Christopher Columbus
Columbus became Columbus in the American Revolution—when the colonials sought out an origin story that didn’t involve the British
Meet Brother Jonathan, the Predecessor to Uncle Sam
Older, but by no means wiser, the political cartoon character symbolized a mischievous young nation
A Time Capsule Opened Live on Stage Was Empty. Later, Treasures Emerged From the Silt
Found at West Point, the 200-year-old box concealed six silver coins and a medal
Could Humans Survive Unprotected Outside of Earth's Atmosphere for Even Ten Seconds?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Before Lady Liberty, There Was Lady Columbia, America's First National Mascot
The forgotten figure symbolized the hopes—and myths—of the early United States
The Dog Who Served on Both Sides of the American Revolution
A newly discovered letter suggests a Newfoundland named Rebel accompanied both Continental and British officers into battle
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