An eye-opening new book peels back the layers of a misunderstood political figure with more power than you might think.

Mary Todd Lincoln may be the most vilified first lady in American history. This is not because she was uniquely unscrupulous ...

In “An Inconvenient Widow,” Lois Romano defends the most reviled first lady from her detractors past and present.

Abraham Lincoln’s depression became a source of empathy and gravitas, writes Lois Romano. Mary Lincoln’s struggles were used ...

Cole Escola's Tony-winning play, Oh, Mary!, has cast a satirical new light on the life and legacy of former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, who is currently portrayed on Broadway by SNL alum Maya ...

The actress and comedian said starring in the hit Broadway comedy is the “prize of a lifetime” ...

History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. Her most recent biographer chooses to highlight her ...

A newly discovered letter written by former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln shows a side of her that is rarely seen, an author and historical document expert told FOX Business. The letter is addressed to ...

A newly discovered letter written by former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln shows a side of her that is rarely seen, an author and historical document expert told FOX Business. The letter is addressed to ...

“This isn’t the South we’re battling,” says an exasperated Abraham Lincoln to one of his soldiers. “It’s my wife.” Indeed, the massed forces of the Confederacy are no match for Cole Escola’s chaotic ...

Escola gives the former first lady a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one... Mary Todd Lincoln as a cabaret star? How Cole Escola's ...

The real Mary Todd Lincoln vs. Cole Escola in the original cast of 'Oh, Mary!' While much is known and documented about the early American presidents, especially those as noteworthy as Abraham Lincoln ...