As this year’s fireworks burst across American skies and flags wave in the warm July breeze, remember, Independence Day represents a continuing American experiment that has endured for nearly ...

A preservation project at Carpenters' Hall led to a historic discovery that revealed our Founding Fathers' favorite snack. In ...

The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and established that all people are created equal.

And then, unexpectedly, they won. In creating America, those Founding Fathers reshaped history. We now live in a world in which nearly half of countries are democracies.

Classic 18th Century Mushroom Catchup The Founding Fathers, along with most early Americans, enjoyed a sauce called mushroom catchup, a precursor to modern ketchup, Politz said.

Despite its efforts to blend both old and new, the tavern drew mixed reviews, with Yelpers awarding it just 3.8 stars. Many were charmed by the ambiance, but not everyone was impressed with the ...

The Boston-born Philadelphian also had a bit of a sweet tooth, enjoying apple tarts and maple syrup. Politz described Franklin as an early "locavore," which refers to a person who only eats food ...