In the mid-18th century Pennsylvania founder William Penn gave to his daughter Letitia Springett Penn a 5,000-acre property ...

Why do some names get “upcycled” through the years yet others fade away – and what are the rules if you want to change names?

The Romans ruled much of the British Isles from A.D. 43 to 410. When the empire left Britain, the Germanic Anglo-Saxons ...

“Shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch pastry,” said Mark Louden, a professor of Germanic linguistics and director of ...

David Oscar Harvey’s film, “Red Reminds Me…” is part of a Nov. 30 program being hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Art ...

On the Muscogee reservation in Oklahoma and other parts of the U.S., Native Americans are working to preserve an heirloom ...

The phrase “In God We Trust” is a well-known motto in the United States, prominently displayed on many forms of currency. It ...

The states' nicknames draw on everything from their natural landscapes and popular produce to historical facts and landmarks.

Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images.

Jared, Ivanka, Howard Lutnick, Will Scharf and other Jews could shape Trump's second stint in the White House.

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