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That's not what really happened: A look at Apple TV's 'Manhunt' series

Historian David Taylor reveals historical inaccuracies in Apple TV's "Manhunt" series about Abraham Lincoln's assassination and John Wilkes Booth. read more

Lincoln’s Murder Is Often Re-enacted, but Not at Ford’s Theater

The theater says that allowing the assassination to be recreated there would undermine the gravity and significance of Abraham Lincoln’s death. read more

Ron Onesti: Was Abraham Lincoln a rocker?

My “Backstage with Ron Onesti” column is usually about my behind-the-scenes experiences with entertainers combined with a bit of education and a little twist at the end. This foray into an ... read more

"Manhunt" explores the "what if" aspect of Lincoln's assassination that impacts the present

"I think it's just something I always had in the back of my mind. 'Why is it like this?'" Beletsky asked in a recent Zoom interview. "I knew it couldn't be because of people's innate potential. It had ... read more

On this day in history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln passes away

President Abraham Lincoln died on this day, April 15, 1865, about nine hours after he was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln and his wife had been watching a play at Ford's Theatre in D.C. read more

WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later

Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan. read more

The Playwright Who Fearlessly Reimagines America

In her new play, ‘Sally & Tom,’ Suzan-Lori Parks brings exuberant provocation to the gravest historical questions. read more

A 'priceless' sculpture containing Abraham Lincoln’s hair is preserved in Syracuse

In all, the Hairy Eagle that went on display at the Metropolitan Fair in Union Square on April 4 contained hair from Lincoln, and his wife, Mary Todd, his entire cabinet, including William Henry ... read more

Commemorating the 159th Anniversary of the Lincoln Assassination

Ford’s Theatre commemorates the life and death of President Abraham Lincoln, including the anniversary of his assassination April 14-15. read more

TV Series Review: ‘Manhunt’ a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, J.P. Devine writes

Beletsky and her collection of a talented crew of writers and directors have put together a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, full of new faces and writers. read more

60 years ago, the World's Fair showcased dazzling inventions and international cultures

The fair, at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, was a seminal moment in people's lives, a glimpse of what that future might hold and a celebration of color, culture, food and technological ... read more

Abraham Lincoln statue project receives $25K county contribution

Organizers of a project to install an Abraham Lincoln memorial statue on the Dayton Veterans Affairs medical center campus say a funding boost from Montgomery County was “pivotal” in bringing the ... read more