Napoleon

It's ironic that we play the '1812 Overture' at Fourth of July celebrations

July 04, 2018

The "1812 Overture" isn't even about America's War of 1812. So how did music celebrating Russia's pushback against a foreign power become associated with America's Fourth of July?

Global Politics

How the French won the American Revolution

The World

July 04, 2014

There might be no Fourth of July holiday without the French. Their help was vital to the winning of the War for Independence, and the survival of the early republic. The tragic story of one French aristocrat illustrates that relationship. And it’s not Lafayette!

Conflict & Justice

Why Political Cartoons Make People So Mad

The World

May 17, 2013

If you're mad about something on TV, in a magazine or even a radio program like The World, you can write to us. But if you're the subject of a political cartoon or caricature and you disagree with it, what do you do?

Despite Resigning, Petraeus Will Testify on Benghazi

The Takeaway

November 15, 2012

Arts, Culture & Media

Britain Named Most Prolific Invader

The World

November 08, 2012

A new book claims that Britain has invaded more countries than any other. Anchor Aaron Schachter discusses the claim with the World's News Editor and resident history buff, Chris Woolf.

Global Politics

Where has Britain's 'stiff upper lip' gone?

The World

October 26, 2012

Brits are known for having a certain stiff upper lip. Keep Calm and Carry On and such. But recently, that stiff lip has, well, slackened. Take Andy Murray, who cried his way into British hearts during Wimbledon.