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Dolley Madison, Grace Coolidge, and Jacqueline Kennedy are among the women who left marks on both politics and American culture.

Faith in God kept Thomas More at peace as he awaited execution.

In cultural traditions the world over, the number 40 reminds us that trials and renewal go hand in hand.

Scandinavia loved the English princess who defended their lands from invaders and sought the solace of a Swedish monastery.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet Cochran who became a cosmetics magnate and one of the nation’s most important aviators

The British king responds to overtures from the Second Continental Congress as they appeal for a peaceful solution.

In this latest installment of When Character Counted, we pay a visit to the first licensed female physician in the United States.

One of the greatest archeological sites of medieval treasures was unearthed in 1939.

Presidents and first ladies may seem larger than life, but many of them carried the weight of personal loss.

From merchant activities in the West Indies to heading naval battles during the American Revolution, Barry has rightfully earned this unofficial title.