America is celebrating it's 250th anniversary this year, but its only been about 160 years since the 13th Amendment was passed, abolishing slavery.

Revolutionary reenactor Jeremiah Poope took host Robin Young on an 11-stop tour of some of Boston's most iconic revolutionary landmarks ...

The Turtle submarine, invented during the Revolutionary War, was the first submarine used in combat. Alan Yu of WHYY’s The Pulse reports how it revolutionized war and why former President George ...

After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine at that ...

The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending ...

Retired Eugene history teacher Raymond Brown spends the Fourth of July—and the rest of the year—bringing the Declaration of ...

The organization sought a broader injunction over an exemption for “religious employers” but the judge’s ruling was limited ...

A new mountain biking trail will open on July 3 at Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area in Springfield. The addition of ...

The estate of a Springfield man who took his own life in a Lane County jail is suing the government for failing to prevent ...

The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York about the Democratic Party's midterm future.

If you're looking to stay in this holiday weekend, NPR has a list of unsung TV shows worth watching, including a spy thriller, a British comedy and a therapy reality show.