The War of 1812, often overlooked in American history, was sparked by grievances against Great Britain, including impressment of American sailors and British occupation of forts. Despite initial ...

Viral video just posted by a US rep shows a secret tunnel nestled under the floorboards of the US Capitol that according to legend was stormed by British soldiers in the War of 1812.

After the war, Jackson moved to Tennessee and conducted a political career, but by 1812, he was back in the military. Jackson actually spent most of the War of 1812 fighting not the British, but ...