Some figures in American history didn’t just witness the past—they lived through an astonishing amount of it. From Revolutionary War veterans to 20th-century pioneers, these individuals defied time, ...

Kings and Generals launches a new animated documentary series on the American Civil War, following the success of their American Revolution coverage. This first installment dives into the road to war, ...

Lee’s surrender at Appomattox—dramatically illustrates the dangers of letting myth substitute for accurate history. For ...

April 9 marks the 160th anniversary of the day America’s Civil War ended when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at the ...