Politics Nov 01 How 1800 offers a lesson in delayed election results By Jerry Schwartz, Associated Press
Arts Oct 20 Watch 6:32 Lynne Cheney on American presidents of 'The Virginia Dynasty' Four of America’s first five presidents were born and raised within a 60-mile radius in the state of Virginia. Those men -- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe -- and their sometimes complicated relationships are the focus… By Judy Woodruff, Stephanie Kotuby
Nation Aug 01 Watch 8:06 Unearthing Sally Hemings' legacy at Monticello Visitors have long come to Monticello to see and admire Thomas Jefferson's mansion, but a new silhouette and exhibition bring a largely hidden life into the open. No portrait exists of Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman who had a decades-long… By Jeffrey Brown
Arts Aug 01 'American history is a crazy-quilt experience': Monticello descendants talk ancestry and race In a long-anticipated move, signage, tours and public statements at Thomas Jefferson's historical Monticello estate now indicate without a doubt that Jefferson fathered the six children of enslaved woman Sally Hemings, and offer new insight into their lives. Jeffrey Brown… By Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Politics Aug 17 In 3 tweets, Trump defends 'beautiful' Confederate monuments In a new round of tweets Thursday, President Donald Trump questioned the removal of "our beautiful statues and monuments."… By Joshua Barajas
Aug 01 This sorghum-brined chicken recipe is a lesson in African-American history By Elizabeth Flock In his new book "The Cooking Gene," historian Michael W. Twitty traces the culinary roots of the South. Continue reading
Mar 23 In new presidential exhibits, slavery takes center stage By Alison Thoet Monticello and Montpelier, the former homes of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, have long been attractions for those looking to learn more about two of America's founding fathers. But this spring, the two neighboring Virginia presidential museums are looking… Continue reading
Nov 06 Here are the four times Election Day ended with no clear winner By Associated Press Here's what happened when no candidate appeared to have a majority after Election Day. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 5:57 The origin of 'white trash,' and why class is still an issue in the U.S. By PBS News Hour In “White Trash,” Nancy Isenberg delves into the history of class in America, starting with British colonization. At that time, America was seen as a wasteland -- a place to discard the idle poor. The agrarian communities they subsequently formed… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Library of Congress restores Thomas Jefferson's literary legacy By PBS News Hour Continue watching