A new history by Luke Barr chronicles the innovations, excesses and chauvinism of the French chefs who spawned a revolution ...

To mark the country’s momentous 250th anniversary, Smithsonian Books will release the new book The Promise of a Nation: Commemorating 250 Years of Patriotism, Resilience, and Aspirations from the ...

One of the most revered figures in American history can no longer be called heroic. But the movement he led can be.

In his new book, author and thought leader Richard Vague tells the story of Thomas Willing, the most powerful figure in U.S. history you’ve never heard of. Join Vague and The Citizen for a book event ...

As McCommons tells it, many of America’s early ornithologists were social misfits who, ironically enough, found a common ...

Historian Tim Weiner on how ideology is the enemy of intelligence, not just for Trump in Iran but for every American president.

A partnership among countries with shared values, such as the US, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan, could help mitigate ...

Unsettling Territory by Douglas Kiel chronicles the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin’s resilience during the 20th and 21st centuries.

Is the rise in late diagnoses of autism in "high masking" individuals, especially in women, due to social media influences or ...

The legacy of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez faces turmoil as new allegations of misconduct and hidden children emerge, prompting a reevaluation of his contributions.

On a recent Freakonomics episode about the German film director Werner Herzog, host Stephen Dubner voiced a familiar ...

The Iranian regime is not innocent or admirable, but it is the people of Iran who must determine their fate, not Trump or ...