Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare ...

In this article, James Kences documents the massive and dreadful die out of Indigenous people in the coastal areas of New England from 1616 to 1618.

By Tracey Howerton Special to NKyTribune Have you ever written a letter to the President of the United States? Dr. Benjamin ...

If John Quincy Adams had retired after his service in the administration of President James Monroe, his reputation might ...

Nova Scotia’s Black community, which dates back to the province’s days as a French colony, is trying to ensure it survives ...

Thomas Downing — a freeman born to formerly enslaved people in Virginia — became one of the city’s wealthiest citizens as the ...

With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...

The Crypt That Isn’t a Tomb S. Capitol lies an intriguing feature known as the Crypt. This curious name often misleads ...

Jefferson’s sentiments reflected the prevailing mood of a sizable majority of the country at the dawn of the 19th century: A ...

Since President Trump returned to the White House, he’s issued executive orders that target diversity, equity and inclusion ...

To this day, it’s known as the town that “fooled the British” during the War of 1812; according to lore ... While the property has a long history dating back to the early 1800s, the rooms, suites, and ...