Jack Hinson, known as Old Jack, began the Civil War as a wealthy Tennessee planter with no intentions to enlist in the Civil War. That changed in 1862 when Union troops executed his sons and displayed ...

The Emmy winner reflects on trips to the city and its many layers of history, from waterfront landmarks to a groundbreaking ...

Directors Sarah Botstein and Ken Burns look at a bust of George Washington made by Jean-Antoine Houdon at George Washington's ...

In the new Ken Burns documentary, an old myth—held by the left and right—is repeated: that chaos led to the need for the ...

As former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has acknowledged, Iran’s efforts to shape the region’s air defenses as a shield ...

The program features Appalachian carols, sea island spirituals, vintage New England holiday standards, along with Hanukkah ...

It is important for all of us, especially our young people, to have an appreciation of these multi-dimensional American ...

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of legendary actor Dick Van Dyke. Known for iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and his classic CBS sitcom, he has ...

The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of Dec. 21, as w ...

Kashish Bastola ’26, Hannah W. Duane ’26, Tenzin R. Gund-Morrow ’26, and Ashwin H. Sivakumar ’26 — and one Harvard alumna, ...

A historic Connecticut property recently was featured in a PBS documentary about the American Revolution. East Lyme's Samuel ...