This costly conflict spanned generations—and its brutal legacy endures. But why did the bloodshed go on for so long?

If violence erupts, that will provide an excuse to send troops to crush "insurrectionists." That strategy might work, but history shows it often doesn’t.

The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its final thread,” one source tells WIRED.

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...

Cheney dramatically expanded the use of White House executive power in selling and waging one of the most disastrous and avoidable wars in US history.

Each Memorial Day, Americans honor the service members who gave their lives for their country. From the nation's founding to its modern military operations overseas, hundreds of thousands of U.S.

When Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of any official observance of“ cultural awareness” months in ...

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

Revolutionary War reenactors are going to march on Heritage State Park to mark the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fall River. The skirmish took place in 1778 between colonists and English troops.