Love a good movie, but want something more original than a typical blockbuster? Look for guidance from the Sundance Film Festival.

A week before Donald Trump takes office as the 45th U.S. president, his photo portrait is on display at a Smithsonian Institution museum.

NASA's Curiosity found the element boron on Mars — an element that offers tantalizing clues about whether ancient Mars once harbored life.

Incoming presidents have celebrated their inaugurations in novel ways, starting with George Washington dancing the minuet after his.

Melania Trump will soon become the second foreign-born first lady in a "nation of immigrants." Slovenians remember their native daughter.

Separation of church and state doesn’t preclude national leaders' praying in public. Learn about the building nicknamed the "Church of the Presidents."

Pets have always played a role in the White House. Learn more about the cats, dogs — and bears, badgers and hippos — at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. His legacy still inspires millions.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on history has been felt well beyond the United States. Learn why the civil rights leader is honored around the world.