Archaeologists have located the site of a historic friendly-fire incident that nearly cost George Washington his life.

As a young officer in the French and Indian War, Washington was involved in a devastating friendly fire incident. Military ...

An exhibition at NMWA in Washington, DC, explores modern and contemporary women artists’ use of the uncanny as a feminist strategy and social critique.

To the future President’s credit, Arkeonews wrote that “Washington, realizing the error, risked his life by galloping through ...

How to watch fireworks in Washington DC Apart from attending at the National Mall, various spots in and around Washington D.C. serve as good viewing places for the fireworks show.

History buffs and nature lovers alike will find plenty to pique the senses on this scenic hiking trails that stretches from ...

Soaring temperatures in the D.C. region has shuttered the towering Washington Monument through Tuesday, as the District activates its heat emergency plan.

Retropolis Just how bloody was medieval England? A ‘murder map’ holds some surprises. The University of Cambridge project reveals sky-high homicide rates in medieval London, York and Oxford ...

Today, the first 16 stops of the interactive “51 Steps to Freedom Trail” went public in DC. The founders say they plan to ...

FROM WASHINGTON. Share full article July 2, 1865 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from July 2, 1865, Page 1 Buy Reprints View on timesmachine ...