In British-occupied Philadelphia during the winter of 1777–1778, privileged society girl Peggy Shippen (1760–1804) became friends with the charming, cultured British officer John André, an artist, ...

Women of the American Revolution fascinate me. No, that's not Joe Millionaire's favorite pickup line. I'm serious. Especially after reading a biography of Gen. Nathanael Greene's wife, Caty, I want to ...

As Arnold's plans developed, communication was established in a chain that included Arnold, a pair of Tory clerics, Peggy Shippen and Andre. Although Arnold had made the initial contact, he still ...

Imagine this: A brash, rich, overly ambitious guy from Connecticut feels so slighted about getting snubbed for a promotion that he decides to double cross his boss — who’s also one of this unlikeable ...

Abe plots to assassinate Major Hewlett, then receives a proposition from an unlikely ally. Ben fights at the Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778). Benedict Arnold continues to covet Peggy Shippen.