“Monuments signal what’s important and what’s memorable,” said Downs, who, while not affiliated with the project, was among several historians who urged President Barack Obama to designate ...

Called the National Monument Audit, the study funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation adds important data to the country’s fraught debate over who and what should be memorialized in America ...

The famous Lemhi Shoshone woman who guided Lewis and Clarke in their expedition across America is honored by a number of monuments, but most extensively by this center owned by the city of Salmon ...

These are important places where we can remember the traumas of our past—maybe lay a wreath, or say a few words of prayer. But most monuments say much more about our identity than our history.

KUSA - In the new series "Monumental Mysteries," history explorer Don Wildman uncovers some of America's most intriguing events, triumphs, and secrets linked to the nation's most famous monuments.

Virginia played an important role in the early settlement of the USA and currently houses 123 national historic landmarks. These landmarks provide insights into colonial settlements, battles, and ...

Law & Politics Last Year, Biden Expanded Two Archaeologically Important Monuments in Utah. Now, the State Is Suing Him for the Move The back-and-forth will determine the fate of the Bears Ears and ...

The group DCFACES, which was assembled in July, recommended removing, relocating or adding historical context to buildings and monuments.

An unprecedented scientific investigation is underway at two of the most famous landmarks in Portugal thanks to a collaboration between Portuguese officials and the U.S. government. With the help ...