War of 1812

Sea captain, merchant, and abolitionist, Captain Paul Cuffe dedicated himself to truth and service.

In this installment of 'This Week in History,' a seasoned diplomat falls prey to Napoleon’s statecraft and risks ...

Commanding battleships on the high seas coursed through his veins. Oliver Hazard Perry made his name as a ...

The Americans were not involved in the Napoleonic Wars, but this didn’t keep them from being abused by ...

Most history books consider the War of 1812 to be about the sacking and burning of America's capital. ...

Abigail Adams has been lauded by historians and at least one president, Harry Truman, for her grit and ...

Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth president, James Madison, had more than a few things in common with ...