Although "dog" is ubiquitous today to describe man's best friend, it remains a mystery where the word originally came from.

The White House told the Smithsonian it wants to review eight of its museums to make sure they align with Trump's cultural directives. NPR speaks with Georgetown University professor Lisa Strong.

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Elmhurst University history professor Karen Benjamin gave a talk about her findings at Knollwood Baptist Church Tuesday ...

A family spokesperson said Spencer died Monday after battling cancer for several years. As Dee, she was a deadpan, ...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office placed a hold on the ruling which would have overturned the convictions in the decades ...

A new effort led by Hollywood composer John Frizzell seeks to connect people with autism to each other through bluegrass.