Today in History for July 24: In 1216, Cencio Savelli was consecrated Pope Honorius III. During his 11-year pontificate, he confirmed two well-known religious orders: the Dominicans in 1216 and the ...

In just 13 minutes, this video unpacks the War of 1812 a pivotal conflict between the United States and Great Britain that ...

BARRY, Ill. — A Saturday ceremony will honor a War of 1812 soldier with ties to Pike County. The Pinkerton Prairie Chapter of the National Society Daughters of 1812 will recognize David Denton Hull ...

At least 300,000 men died during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia - now the latest genetic techniques have identified two ...

The ‘1812 Overture,’ an Independence Day staple, is prominently featured in U.S. popular culture The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the "1812 Overture" three times this week.

EDINBURGH, Scotland — During sweaty summer months, Abraham Lincoln often decamped about 3 miles (5 kilometers) north of the ...

Find out how much you know about American history, ancient times and world events with these easy and hard history facts.

Scott Mollen discusses “Friends of Fort Greene Park v. New York City Parks and Recreation Department,” and “US Bank, NA, v.

But across the burgeoning nation, observations didn’t become commonplace until after the War of 1812.

4th of July: Why do we set off fireworks? American history lesson from July 4, 1776 Safety first on the Fourth: From the days of the American Revolution to the holiday booms.

When did Fourth of July become a federal holiday? Some Americans began celebrating the very same year, though the practice wouldn’t become widespread until the aftermath of the War of 1812.

The U.S. gets almost all of its fireworks from China, and the industry is warning that tariffs on Chinese imports could limit supply and send prices soaring.