World War II is “fertile storytelling ground” for the new book “Hold Strong,” writes AP reviewer Rob Merrill about the work ...

Portraits of enslaved people from the 19th century are unusual. But a Connecticut artist named William H. Townsend decided to ...

The president freely deploys phrases from the history books, but many scholars warn he misrepresents the country’s past.

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The 2025 Grammy Awards are recognizing some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in music. Beyoncé enters as the leading nominee for her acclaimed album, "Cowboy Carter." ...

We’re celebrating 90 years of AP Wirephotos with a special series of galleries, highlighting the iconic images that shaped ...

The findings provide the strongest evidence yet that asteroids may have planted the seeds of life on Earth and that these ...

Donald Trump’s efforts to undo diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government have had a ...

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...

Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...