David S. Reynolds' book examines the twin legacies of the Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, and the White Lion, which brought the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619.

WASHINGTON (CBS/CBS Newspath/WKRC) — The U.S. Mint is introducing a new series of coins in 2026 to commemorate America's 250th birthday, including redesigned dimes and quarters that will enter ...

Are Americans one people, or many? Our national motto, “e pluribus unum,” seems to offer the definitive answer to the question: We are many, but one. Even on the verge of the Civil War, Abraham ...

The latest new coin designed to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary will begin circulating next week, according to the U.S. Mint. In a May 25 news release, the Mint said it will begin ...

From left: Tom O’Brien and Eric Flynn, National Geographic’s photo engineering team. Camera technology is improving at seemingly lightning speed, with new models giving travelers more options than ...

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo won our eight-SUV comparison test. The redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4 saw the highest real-world gas mileage in our road-trip fuel-economy test. The Kia ...

The Mayflower II is back home. The reproduction of the original 1620 ship left Mystic, Conn., on Thursday on a journey to Plymouth Harbor. The eponymous original set sail in 1620, bringing 102 ...

The Mayflower II is set to return to Plymouth Harbor very soon. The meticulously crafted reproduction of the original 1620 ship is expected to depart from Mystic, Connecticut on Thursday, April 30, ...

Heat and haze stick around Thursday with feels-like temperatures up to 105 degrees. A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect. by Luke Morris (@notyourgovteacher) and Sadie Chafe WASHINGTON, D.C.

Mayflower Cafe, a cultural staple of Downtown Jackson, has gone through nearly a century of changes, dips and growth, all while serving fresh seafood to generations of locals. Now, the recently ...

Collectors can now start buying a new quarter celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Released Thursday, the Mayflower Compact Quarter depicts two Pilgrims embracing as they look ...

The U.S. Mint announced a new coin, the Mayflower Compact Quarter, was released Jan. 5. For one year only, 2026, new coin designs will show America's history. While many will be in circulation, some ...