James M. Gustafson is Associate Professor of History and Chair of International Studies at Indiana State University. Speaking ...

As President Trump threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more, renowned historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is “an empire in decline,” following a predictable pattern of ...

China's Qing dynasty suffered devastating rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion, humiliating defeats in the Sino-Japanese War, and massive losses in the Boxer Rebellion to eight nations, along with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Famed cupcake chain Sprinkles abruptly closed all of its locations Dec. 31 with no warning, leaving hundreds of ...

Donald Trump speaks about Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro had recently assumed the presidency following a disputed election, in Florida, Miami, February 2019. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters On 3 January, US ...

A recent archaeological excavation in Guatemala casts new light on one of the most dramatic turning points in the history of the Maya Empire. Burnt royal remains and fragments of ceremonial objects ...