A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

Grandin makes a compelling case for the intricate connections tying the United States to its southern neighbors.

I wanted to write a story about the changing perceptions of the United States among Europeans. I didn’t know that I would ...

Whatever criticism or praise may be directed at Chief Justice John Roberts about his leadership or controversial votes in ...

Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging than previously ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As Easter approaches, it is important to remember what Easter is, as well as how and why people celebrate it throughout the ...

In broad sections starting with Columbus’ arrival in the Americas in 1492 to the present, Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States (2024) by J. Albert Mann explores the ...

Civilization is diminished when we ignore the lessons of history and fail to act with ... warning sign that we have lost our way, in the United States or other parts of the world.

A piece of maritime history, the SS United States, is set to become the world's largest artificial reef, destined for the depths of Florida's Gulf Coast. However, the ocean liner's final resting place ...