Many historians have recently seen it as a tame, even disappointing affair. But in the Trump era, the old question of its ...

This Saturday, April 19, marks 250 years since the start of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. It began with the "Shot heard 'round the world" on April 19, 1775 in Lexington and it marked the end ...

A glance at what the U.S. could have looked like in an alternate universe where Britain won and put American independence on hold.

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns takes a deep dive into the event that led up to the American Revolutionary War, its aftermath and the birth of a nation in this six-part docuseries, “The American ...

The Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger epic topped a new ranking celebrating the greatest films ever made about the American ...

Uncover the real story behind Molly Pitcher, the Revolutionary War legend who symbolizes women’s courage, resilience, and battlefield bravery. Ren Cooper Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth, by ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, “Mad” King George III, long cast as the Revolution’s deranged villain, is ...

Siege of Yorktown. General Rochambeau and general Washington give last orders before an attack, October 1781. Auguste Couder (1789–1873). Artist Auguste Couder, 1836 (Photo by Pierce Archive ...

South Carolina’s new license plate, now one of two default options in the state, features a simple slogan: “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.” The change, part of the state’s celebration of the ...

Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s installment tests your knowledge of the American Revolution and popular books written about ...