250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence boldly heralded the birth of the United States of America — a new nation founded on the democratic promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ...

In 1857, The Atlantic’s founders wrote that their magazine would make a sincere and honest effort to represent and champion what they called “the American idea.” The Atlantic will visit all 50 states ...

Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster, based on a 2,500-year-old poetic masterpiece, resonates with Americans because it tells an ancient human tale that to us feels deeply familiar.