The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women ...

This is the first in a series of articles, part of The Tribune-Democrat’s ongoing U.S. Semiquincentennial project titled ...

In 1758, the British army constructed the Post at Loyalhanna, later known as Fort Ligonier, in what was then the colonial ...

A leading historian examines how the monarchy not only tolerated slavery but also administered it, profited from it and ...

The prime minister spoke directly to Canadians on Thursday in a wide-ranging address that served as a clarion call for ...

In 1776, the United States of America as we know it declared independence. And from the 18th century to today, the country ...

In the Battle of Wadgaon in 1779, the Marathas defeated the British East India Company, though the victory did not last long ...

Throughout the 18th century, Britain’s army fought across Europe, North America, and Asia, earning a reputation for discipline and professionalism. Yet it was often smaller than its continental rivals ...

Bruce Willis’s wife, Emma Heming, marked their 18th anniversary with a touching tribute amid the “Die Hard” actor’s dementia battle. In celebration of their milestone, Heming, 47, shared a sweet ...

George Caldwell is a correspondent for The Daily Signal. Send an email to George. A quarter of a millennium ago, a “Swamp Fox” and his rag-tag group of compatriots put the lion of the British Empire ...

Archaeologists stumbled across multiple military graves during highway construction in Central Europe — shedding light on forgotten battles dating back hundreds of years. The discovery was announced ...