American Essence

‘Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart’ plunges readers into the heart of the poet and his poetry while reflecting our own struggles and questions.

This Italian immigrant turned the business of selling orange juice into the brand called Tropicana.

Get to know the 2024 crowned beauty who has blazed a new path in pageantry for military service members.

In this installment of 'History Off the Beaten Path,' we visit Georgia's only surviving train depot leading to this scenic destination.

Here are beach destinations that are not just about enjoying time in the sun.

"Midnight Runners" (2017) is a unique blend of action, comedy, and social commentary that takes viewers on an exhilarating ride through the streets of Seoul. Directed by Kim Joo-hwan, this film introduces us to two rookie police school students, Ki-joon ...

While some called her faith-based track risky, Carrie Underwood never doubted the impact the song’s uplifting message would have on listeners.

In ‘This Week in History,’ America finally ended its ‘state of war’ with Germany, Austria, and Hungary more than two years after the armistice.

Jamestown's intrepid colonists endured a rough first few years to found a thriving trade outpost that launched the American colonies. 

The Intolerable Acts led to acts of patriotism as young America held its ground.

The most prolific artist during the 19th century, Phillip's unique contribution to American folk cemented his place in the country's cultural history.

Nuclear testing led to multiple fatalities of film professionals and civilians alike.

In this installment of 'History Off the Beaten Track,' we visit a lesser known but important historical site just a few miles but a world away from Washington.

Artistically influenced by America's 19th-century South, Stephen C. Foster became one of the country’s pioneering songwriters.

What the Women Airforce Service Pilots actually did.

This inventor claimed he could power a vehicle using only water.

In ‘This Week in History,’ European nations vie for maritime dominance with their massive and speedy ocean liners, but an American ship rises above them all.

Country group the Oak Ridge Boys have always leaned on their faith and continue to keep their gospel roots at the forefront of their music.

Country star Alan Jackson leans on faith, family, and songwriting for the final leg of his 'farewell tour.'

A catastrophic firestorm tore through several small Minnesota towns in 1894, but three quick-thinking train engineers saved hundreds of lives.

Through a podcast filled with moving stories, one man from Memphis highlights how 'normal folks' in America are finding creative ways to tackle social issues.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a lawyer whose career was cut short by a loss of hearing. Instead, he became a foremost scholar.

An international contest, a last-minute American entrance, and a 22,000-mile trek proved the industrial might of America’s auto industry.

From Cleopatra to Aida, this opera singer solidified her legacy in the opera world.

In ‘This Week in History,’ an inventor from the Midwest shrunk the railroad, came to New York, and launched America’s obsession with roller coasters.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet one of America’s most prominent photographers during the Civil War and the era of railroad construction.