The Italianate-style mansion has been restored over the last seven years and now contains a sleek modern kitchen with marble countertops ...

Dr. Vincent Venturini has produced a courageous, well-written, well-documented and well-sourced book on the lifespan of Arabelle Daniel of Jackson.

A New Orleans committee announced the remains of 19 Black Americans whose skulls were taken to Leipzig, ... "I just want to remind you that the Civil War had ended in 1865, ...

In New Orleans, we juxtapose “before the storm” and “after the storm” as points of reference and a way to contend with the drastic changes we’ve experienced in the last 20 years.

The Civil War was an intense period of American history, but holidays came around nonetheless. Here's what Americans ate then ...

From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – they funded, sheltered and fuelled the fight for equality.

Albion, N.Y. (WHAM) — A Civil War soldier who died in Orleans County over a century ago has finally received proper recognition, thanks to the dedicated efforts of two Albion Middle School ...

The holiday’s origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union and Confederate — between 1861 and 1865. The first national observance of ...

The moms of the NBA draftees took centerstage, receiving hugs and wiping away tears from their sons. NEW YORK — It was mother ...

A Kentucky farmer stumbled on one of the biggest troves of Civil War gold coins ever found, fuelling the dreams of treasure hunters from all across America.

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Once again, U.S. agriculture faces problems that will only be resolved with a painful shakeout. Debt levels are high. Crop ...