Ted Widmer, a consulting editor for this special issue of Globe Ideas, is the author of “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days ...

The rebellious colonies squabbled among themselves. But as New England and the United States ... patriotism transcends the routine symbolism of flag-waving and standing for the National Anthem.

It’s become an increasingly common sight in daily routines. Stores from small grocers to the likes of Save-On-Foods have been ...

Donald Trump isn’t the first U.S. president to consider taking land from Denmark. What did the U.S. want last time and why?

Here are three recent graphic novels that can help us to remember resistance against slavery. They follow in the footsteps of ...

The geopolitical importance of Cyprus has been both a blessing and a curse, sparking centuries of conflict over control of ...

Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the specter of annexing Canada since his inauguration to a second term as president. The ...

Assassin's Creed 3's main protagonist, Connor Kenway, has a rich, complicated family history, dynamic, and legacy beyond his ...

Borden finally got his day in 1911, becoming Canada's eighth prime minister after his party won 132 seats on Sep. 21. The ...

the vast majority of which are former colonies of the British Empire. Among its members are Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. President Trump has ...