That’s exactly what happens at Jessop’s Tavern & Colonial Restaurant in New Castle, Delaware – a place where the fish and chips are so good, you might just pledge allegiance to the British crown after ...

Paul Andrew Hutton’s ‘Undiscovered Country’ and Peter Cozzen’s ‘Deadwood’ examine the nation through separate lenses.

The Revolutionary War artifacts tell the story of what General Cornwallis tried to destroy forever—but couldn’t erase.

One minor but arresting fact of U.S. history is the huge amount of alcohol the average American consumed in 1830: 7.1 ...

In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, USA TODAY is spending a year retracing some of the journeys that helped define the ...

On July 4th, 2026, America will celebrate its 250th birthday. The United States is the world's oldest and still evolving experiment in democracy.

The town sits in the heart of Pennsylvania’s “Elk Country,” where these majestic animals roam freely. The Straub Brewery, founded in 1872, continues the town’s long brewing tradition. The surrounding ...

If you’re the kind of traveler who savors hidden alleys and faded facades, then Rhode Island is a compact gem waiting just for you. Because in this tiny state, history doesn’t just sit in museums. It ...

In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British — a ...

You’ve heard of Mayan cities of gold. You’ve heard of Aztec blood-filled temples. So why haven’t you heard about the sprawling structures of North America’s Cahokia?

In Minneapolis, where Somali refugees helped revitalize entire neighborhoods, the community was stunned by the presidential order capping annual refugee admissions at 7,500, the lowest number since ...

Mamdani's views threaten not only Jews but all New Yorkers. His DSA ties undermine trust in law enforcement amid rising hate ...