Donald J. Trump arriving at his inauguration at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States. (Credit: Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

A participant of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City, which dates back to 1762, marches down 5th Avenue with an Irish flag. (Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Livia Gershon is a freelance journalist based in New Hampshire. She has written for the Guardian, the Boston Globe, HuffPost, and Vice, among other outlets.

Livia Gershon

Livia Gershon is a freelance journalist based in New Hampshire. She has written for the Guardian, the Boston Globe, HuffPost, and Vice, among other outlets.

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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

U.S. Presidents

The Roman Empire, led by rulers such as Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Caligula and Nero, was a vast and powerful domain that gave rise to the culture, laws, technologies and institutions that continue to define Western civilization.

Ancient Rome

Religion and spiritual issues, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, the Bible, Wicca, Buddhism and more, are at the core of human values and history.

Religion

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Legacy Unpublished

Each year on February 14, people exchange cards, candy or flowers with their special “valentine.” St. Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.

Valentine’s Day

Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.

Crime

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

The Middle Ages, the medieval period of European history between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance, are sometimes referred to as the "Dark Ages."

Livia Gershon ‑ Stories

10 Reasons the Knights Templar Were History’s Fiercest Fighters

Eight Knights Who Changed History

Chivalry Was Established to Keep Thuggish, Medieval Knights in Check

Who Was the Real St. Valentine?

How Stereotypes of the Irish Evolved From ‘Criminals’ to Cops

Just How Divided Are Americans Since Trump’s Election?