Throughout his life, he also remained inseparable from Mel Brooks, his best friend and frequent collaborator. The two comedy ...

The American vision has a high degree of tolerance for inequality and a robust commitment to individual liberty, because in the American revolutionary tradition, the pursuit of happiness is an ...

Tucked away in Houston’s northern reaches sits a museum that gives new meaning to the phrase “deadly serious” – the National Museum of Funeral History. This isn’t your typical “let’s go see some ...

In its 8:45 a.m. edition, the Herald carried the first news that Lincoln had succumbed to his head wound just one hour and 23 minutes earlier. "EXTRA. DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT!!" the front page blared.

An Abraham Lincoln–signed copy of the 13th Amendment, as well as a copy of the Emacipation Proclamation, are heading to auction via Sotheby's.

Mary Todd Lincoln’s Signature Dessert Was Abe’s Favorite first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

Although we live in a suburban area, we are lucky to have plenty of farms nearby where we can purchase fresh corn. But, when ...

Back in 2011, about 1,000 people showed up for the long-haired and bearded casting call for Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" movie, filmed in Richmond and other locations across Virginia.

Humorously, Lincoln requested a "writ of quietus" from Circuit Judge David Davis, of Bloomington fame. (Thanks to Ruthie Cobb, of Bloomington.) ...