The sweeping directive unwinds layers of sanctions but maintains Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The sweeping directive aims to “turn back on” Syria’s economy and reintegrate the country into the Middle East.

Fans of HBO Max's "The Gilded Age" can explore Newport's famed mansions and historic sites, as well as its best restaurants and hotels.

Today in History for June 30: In 1859, French acrobat Blondin crossed the Niagara gorge on a tightrope. Before reaching the Canadian side, he stopped to drink champagne and perform other feats. A ...

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

Civil War ShowCivil War Books, Relics and Memorabilia Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. At Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Bud Mayo and Don Hakenson will be ...

According to the Roman historian Suetonius, on crossing Caesar declared, “The die has been cast.” After five years of civil war, he was declared dictator for life in 44 B.C. and famously ...

And, in short, let it become the political religion of the nation; and let the old and the young, the rich and the poor, the ...

More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films ...

Eventually 179,000 blacks under the command of 7,000 white officers served in the Civil War. However Gov. Curtin steadfastly refused to use African-American troops.

Historian Patrick O’Donnell spotted an intriguing roadside marker and then spent six years researching a part of the Civil ...

06.19.25 - 10:00am Guest: W. Caleb McDaniel is associate professor of history at Rice University in Houston. He won the Pulitzer price in History in 2020 for his book, Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True ...