The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...

Some photographs are so powerful that you no longer need to read the caption to learn their backstory. The image in itself is captivating enough to inspire you to create your own narratives. This is ...

It would become his calling card, not backing down. Once Grant was brought East, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee faced the military equivalent of a $36 trillion national debt. Grant had more men, ...

Black History Month is an annual observance centered on celebrating the history, heritage, cultural influence and social ...

In the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is celebrated every February, I am continuing my tradition of writing columns that focus on the unique experiences, trials, and triumphs of Black ...

While her activities as a Civil War spy are less well known, her devotion to America and its promise of freedom endured ...

The USS Constellation is a well-known Civil War ship, the last all-sail warship built by the United States Navy.

Americans have celebrated Black History Month each February. This week, explore the history of Ripon’s early African-American ...

A Shreveport museum is honoring the history of the city’s first bank for freedmen by displaying a special exhibit during ...

Stephen Puleo’s biography offers a fresh glimpse into the Radical Republicans’ struggle against slavery and shines a light on ...

A look at slavery through the eyes of a young woman named Harriet, who was sold at auction in 1861 to pay for her white owner's debt.

The brief experiment with a department of education was born in 1867 and enacted by Southern Democrat President Andrew ...