Featuring iconic and everyday items, including a Revolutionary War gunboat and a first-generation iPod, “In Pursuit of Life, ...

Ajay Raju’s letter urges the Class of 2026 to embrace AI-driven change with adaptability, judgment, curiosity, and ...

Discover how industrialization transformed economies from agriculture to manufacturing, boosting growth, innovation, and ...

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. The votes are in. For the past ...

The course of American history has been changed by countless inventions, from the tiny things that made everyday life different to huge landmark projects that made history. To compile a list of 100 ...

Hundreds of thousands of patents are issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for new inventions every year. Some of these creations, such as the lightbulb, personal computer, and automobile, ...

The article argues that term limits are one of America's best inventions, serving as a check on political power. Term limits apply to various levels of government, including the U.S. presidency, 38 ...

Big collectors have to be prepared to spend more than a few Benjamins to get their hands on iconic examples of American innovation. The good news: Prices have mostly gone up, especially for unique ...

When people name the most important inventions in history, light bulbs are usually on the list. They were much safer than earlier light sources, and they made more activities, for both work and play, ...

The technology industry’s most profitable invention wasn’t the cloud. It wasn’t even AI. It was the recurring upgrade cycle. Vendors have perfected a business model that turns customer dependency into ...

You know who I am thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Inventors. I have a huge amount of admiration for people who can see a problem and then come up with a solution, beginning with the wheel. I ...