To mark its bicentennial, the Brooklyn Museum highlights the pieces that have shaped its collection—and the foundational art ...

French visitors are coming to Washington with an old U.S. battle flag and a plan to rekindle memories of the American soldiers who rescued their region during World War I.

Executive orders are unlawful if they override federal laws and statutes, and the president cannot use them to sidestep ...

As he delves into long-forgotten events for a gripping new podcast, historian David Olusoga takes aim at what he sees as the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In honor of Women's History Month, here are locations people can visit to celebrate and learn about influential women from US history.

Cherry blossoms inspire a particular form of seasonal enthusiasm. Each spring, these ephemeral blooms draw admirers who plan vacations around their brief but magnificent flowering. What began as a ...

Museums in NYC are known as being some of the best in the world. Visiting these attractions should be on every list of things to do in NYC. There are upwards of a hundred museums in the city. The ...