North Carolina, first of the colonial governments to call for complete independence from Great Britain through the Halifax Resolves, has events this month in conjunction with the nation's celebration ...

Paul Thomas Chamberlin’s book, Scorched Earth, recasts the conflict as a brutal struggle for survival among declining and ascendant imperial powers.

Shahzia Sikander's "The Last Post," a video installation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, mesmerizes as an abstracted examination of colonialism.

Uncover the untold saga of the Rockefeller dynasty, a powerful force shaping American history for over a century. From humble origins to oil baron dominance, explore their triumphs, controversies, and ...