Greg Grandin’s sweeping history of the new world shows how immutably intertwined the United States is with Latin America.

The United States is a relatively young country, but there are plenty of historical places in America where you can lear ...

It was on April 6 in 1917, that the United States abandoned its stance of neutrality and officially joined the Allied powers ...

Growing up in New York City, Paula Hughbanks thought her uncle was a star. Meeting celebrities, traveling around the world — ...

The rule that no president can serve more than two full terms became part of the U.S. Constitution in 1951, after President ...

The SS United States is a piece of maritime history. Now it’s becoming an artificial reef - A historic liner is set to become ...

The history of the metric system in the United States When British settlers colonized what would become the United States, they brought their system of measurement with them: a hodgepodge of Anglo ...

The U.S. has often pursued protectionism to boost economic growth. But history shows that this approach can backfire.

A discussion of the origins of tariffs in the US as well as the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the use ...