History

A centuries-old treaty that helped shape the American Southwest and a rare collection of firsthand accounts from early Tejano ranchers are getting renewed attention thanks to a new preservation effort

Success stories are often told from the finish line. The thriving company. The recognizable name. The lasting legacy. What’s easier to overlook are the failures that came first. Before Milton

A Daring Escape That Changed Everything In the early morning hours of May 13, 1862, in Charleston Harbor, a bold and dangerous plan unfolded—one that would alter the course of

Arizona lawmakers are taking a decisive step in a debate that is quickly gaining traction across the country—how states choose to honor historical figures when new or resurfacing allegations challenge

Who Was St. Patrick? The Real Story Behind the Holiday Every year on March 17, Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, green clothing, and festive gatherings. Cities dye rivers

On January 1, 1892, a young Irish girl stepped off a ship in New York Harbor and into American history. Her name was Annie Moore, and at just 15 years

A remarkable collection of historic maps documenting nearly four centuries of Texas and Western Hemisphere history is finding a permanent public home thanks to a major donation announced by Texas

Few Americans embodied the power of conviction quite like Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1818, Douglass would rise to become one of the most powerful voices of

Every February, Americans enjoy a long winter weekend marked by sales, travel deals, and a pause from the workweek. But behind the retail ads and extended getaways, Presidents’ Day carries

Marooned in Iowa, Guided by a Song The 2016 Iowa Caucus was supposed to be another stop on the campaign trail. Late nights, early mornings, borrowed phone chargers, caffeine-fueled interviews