The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic ...

She was 248 years old. American democracy started out with 13 original colonies and a political vision by a group called the ...

Few people realize, though, that before the world wars Germany had 11 colonies in Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. German influence is still evident in some of them, in some surprising ways.

Andrew Norton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Wooden garden furniture can be ruined in the cold temperatures if not stored correctly or, at the very least, covered overCredit: Alamy According to gardening pros, there are numerous red flags to ...

As the new country developed it became evident that a flag should be created as a symbolic representation of it. The ...

CONCORD, N.H. — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted” stickers are attracting a lot of attention this year. But have you ...

The San Ramon City Council has approved a plan to fly commemorative flags on city-owned flagpoles, and while council members generally agreed Tuesday that some sort of platform should be provided, ...