As America enters the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, director Ken Burns tells John Dickerson that the American Revolution was a "civil war" that became a "big world ...

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...

Ken Burns on why the American Revolution was a "big deal in world history" 01:45. The American Revolution was one of the most ...

Burns and "The American Revolution" co-director David Schmidt walk in Colonial Williamsburg. Burns says he does not take his ...

The documentarian will hold a live talk at Seattle's McCaw Hall on July 14, during which a sneak preview of the documentary ...

American history is more polarizing than ever. But the country’s leading storyteller wants to prove there’s still an appetite ...

America’s foremost history documentarian is back at a pivotal moment. But is he avoiding the hard truths about the country’s origins?

Documentary historian Ken Burns contended that major events and legislative efforts throughout U.S. history have always experienced a level a pushback.

"There is nothing more beautiful, moving and hopeful," documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said Friday as he welcomed America's ...

News anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about his latest film, "The American Revolution," which ...

The Soldier and the Revolutionary War” opened June 7 on the Army’s 250th birthday. It has artifacts never before displayed ...

Experts suggest focusing on founding documents and minimizing the focus on current political figures could prevent the ...