A retelling of James Garfield's assassination and other recent TV programs about history show an interest in saying 'who we were, who we are and who we're going to be,' explains presidential historian ...

Over the past 100 years, televisions have played a critical role in human history. These devices revolutionized how we receive vital information, discover products/services, and consume various forms ...

Television has always been a reflection of society’s darker fascinations. Still, in recent years, some episodes have crossed the line in ways that sparked public outrage, censorship, and even legal ...

The Founding Fathers of the United States were known for their distrust and disdain for standing armies. It’s a historical irony that the country they founded would not only have one, but would also ...

CNN wants to take a deep dive into TV history with its newest original series. The cable news channel has picked up a four-episode series called TV On the Edge, with each episode exploring a defining ...

AMES, Iowa – The War of Jenkins’ Ear in North America and King George’s War are often overshadowed by the French and Indian War, said Timothy Wolters, an associate professor of history at Iowa State ...

Prolific action movie star Danny Trejo shows off his more academic side in his new History Channel show, “Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo.” “I hate to admit it, but I think history, science, ...

The CNN original series 'TV On the Edge' will explore TV moments that shaped pop culture, from Dan Quayle attacking 'Murphy Brown' to Ellen DeGeneres coming out in her sitcom. By Alex Weprin Senior ...