John Carpenter was born in the small town of Wells, Somerset, England, on Dec. 26, 1828. He married in 1846 at 18 years old and had two children, one of whom survived through adulthood and was left ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's that time again! Racing fans from all over will be heading to the Bay area for the start of the next INDYCAR season. The 2026 Firestone Grand Prix will be speeding through ...

Fort McAllister State Historic Park is hosting a two-day reenactment of a major Civil War battle. The event commemorates the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort McAllister, which concluded Sherman ...

David Jolly gains ground as Cook shifts Florida rating” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics — The Cook Political Report moved Florida’s Governor’s race to “lean Republican,” giving Jolly another ...

Born 200 years ago, Joshua Chamberlain planned a life in theology—until war called. Discover how faith guided this Civil War hero to his destiny at Gettysburg.

More than a decade and a half after they first crossed paths in a sparring session, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet on December 11.

Fire crews were at the scene of a major fire that broke out at a warehouse in Zaragoza, Spain, on Thursday, September 24, before spreading to two others. The Zaragoza City Council recommend that ...

Learn how a newly identified Kadesh Peace Treaty fragment preserves promises to protect the homes and families of people sent back after fleeing.

Explore the Civil War era, from slavery and secession to major battles, emancipation, and the conflict’s lasting impact on the United States.

A Battle Lake, Minnesota, man has turned his great-grandfather's war mementos into a history lesson. Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel: a place where families would vacation, ...

In 1790, 6% of New Jersey’s population was enslaved. Local historians and community members look into Allentown and Upper ...