FOUNDING FATHERS

The Rundown on Alexander Hamilton's 8 Children

Between the Revolutionary War, the fight over the Constitution, and his infamous deadly duel with Aaron Burr, Hamilton found time to father eight children with his wife Eliza.

Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.

George H.W. Bush’s Broccoli Ban, George Washington’s Cherry Tree Debacle, and 44 More Presidential Misconceptions

Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? Did William Howard Taft really get stuck in the bathtub? Those answers and more.

Agent 355: The American Revolution’s Most Mysterious Female Spy

The spy thriller 'The 355' gets its title from a Culper Spy Ring agent known only as “355.” Who was she?

The document on display at Sotheby's in New York City nearlier this fall.

A Rare, Original Print of the U.S. Constitution Just Sold for a Record-Breaking $43 Million

A precious copy of the U.S. Constitution fetched roughly $23 million more than its estimated value at auction.

When a Founding Father Invited Prince Henry of Prussia to Rule America

As part of the "Prussian scheme," some of America's Founding Fathers invited the Prince of Prussia to rule the United States as king.

The 12 Most Googled Questions About the White House, Answered

The White House’s location hasn’t ever changed, but it’s seen a lot of renovations in its 229 years.

The U.S. Capitol Crypt in all its splendor.

The Empty Crypt Beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

Beneath the ornate Capitol Rotunda is a drafty crypt with 40 Doric columns, a dozen statues, and zero human remains.