George Washington
Colonial Statues Had a Pretty Bad Thanksgiving
Statues of former presidents and colonial monuments were toppled or vandalized this week in at least four U.S. cities.
Trump Is Now in a Flame War with [Spins Wheel] George Washington
He reportedly said the first president wasn't "smart."
The Woman Who Escaped Enslavement By George Washington
Despite the first president's relentless attempts to capture Oney Judge, she always managed to evade him.
Why You Can Safely Skip Trump's State of the Union
The annual speech is almost always forgettable, and this year's edition is not likely to be an exception to the rule.
Let's Get Rid of Mount Rushmore
Donald Trump says removing confederate statues is a slippery slope that could get out of control. Maybe he's right—would that be such a bad thing?
Trump's Lawyer Forwarded Insane Email Saying Robert E. Lee 'Saved America'
"You cannot be against General Lee and be for General Washington, there literally is no difference between the two men," the email reads.
Why Our Founding Fathers Adored Chinese Tea
Donald Trump has painted China as the ultimate antagonist, despite the fact that it has long supplied Americans with their caffeine fix. Even George Washington was particularly fond of China's premium green tea.
How the Brooklyn Museum Cares for Its Collection | Conservation Lab
From rescuing George Washington, to repairing ancient papyrus scrolls, the caretakers of the Brooklyn Museum’s collection gave us a tour of their inner sanctum.
See Your Favorite World Leaders Host an Exuberant Dinner Party
Federico Solmi’s video installations bring together a menagerie of historical world leaders in absurd and hedonistic scenarios.
Living Like a Founding Father Left Me Drunk and Covered in Leeches
The Founding Fathers may have dreamed up the greatest democracy since Ancient Greece, but they also drank constantly and smelled like trash.
American Presidents, and the People Who Get Tattoos of Them | Monday Insta Illustrator
Who would get a tattoo of Ulysses S. Grant? Ask these people.
A Book About Slaves Making Cake for George Washington Stirs Up Major Controversy
'A Birthday Cake for George Washington' follows the story of Hercules, George Washington’s real-life slave and a renowned chef, as he cheerfully bakes a cake for the first president.