American Essence

Rufus Dawes's leadership skills and battle-savvy led to his survival through some of the Civil War's bloodiest battles.

How did Father's Day come about in the United States?

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the Virginia home of James and Dolley Madison.

Teenage Belle Boyd made numerous unofficial spy missions for the Confederacy.

In ‘This Week in History,’ as many baseball players joined the service, FDR encouraged MLB to continue throughout WWII, leading to a boy’s historic debut.

Biographer Robert L. O’Connell's 'Fierce Patriot' exposes Sherman’s talents that eventually enabled him to become a genius of military tactics.

In the late 19th century, the artist colony in Cornish, New Hampshire was regarded the most beautifully landscaped village in America.

In this installment of “Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the Big Apple’s magnificent train station.

After visiting the lighthouse on Cape Hatteras, most visitors leave dumbfounded. That's not just because of its sheer size but what happened to it 25 years ago. Five lighthouses exist along the Outer Banks, a narrow stretch of North Carolina ...

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we see how a wealthy Virginia bachelorette’s abolitionist and Union sympathies led to an formidable spy ring.

This land surveyor brought law and order to the new Republic of Texas.

In ‘This Week in History,’ with the Pacific Railroad completed, a Broadway theater manager schedules an impossible transcontinental trip.

From 'Wings to Beauty,' her cosmetics business brand, the famed aviatrix won the admiration and spurred on the imagination of many young women.

An Epoch Times reader recalls a friend who played an important role in the history of the Metropolitan Opera and early movies.

Independence Hall, a symbol of liberty throughout the world, was once fated for demolition.

Richard Farnsworth gives a sensitive and caring performance while traveling on a lawn mower.

The award-winning 1958 epic features sweeping cinematography, an all-star cast, and an impressive presentation of what makes a man truly manly.

Witness the rise of the man behind the signature, in the new biography ‘King Hancock.’ It traces the life, politics, and influence of John Hancock.

Expert rosarians bust common myths and reveal secrets for lush, healthy blooms.

In ‘This Week in History,’ the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ arrived in New York to begin her historic concert tour thanks to America’s ‘greatest showman.’

An underrated writer during the height of the Cold War presents a body of work that is very timely today.

The expert, who hosts a popular call-in show, teaches us how to think rationally about the challenges life throws in our way.

Walking the Appalachian Trail gives meaning to a vet who remembers those who did not come back.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a journalist who developed a biting sense of humor and used it to help the Union cause in the Civil War.

Ken Valentine explains how he embraced life at its fullest while tasked with one of the world’s riskiest jobs.

An unplanned songwriting exercise turned into a massive country and bluegrass hit and a celebration of Tennessee culture.

In this interview with author Talmage Boston, we learn of the exceptional leadership qualities of eight U.S. presidents and how we can apply them.