Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.
The Mexican-American War changed not only the borders between the two countries but also had profound effects that still resonate today.
While the War of 1812 is often overshadowed by the Revolutionary War, the conflict was a defining moment in the early American republic.
Who were the key players at the Battle of Greasy Grass (or Little Bighorn), which stunned America just before the US centennial celebration?
Studying the history of religion in the United States can help shed light on the nation’s motto “In God We Trust.”
A leader to the Lakota people during some of their darkest days, Red Cloud rallied a response that the US government wasn’t expecting.
From the first atlas to the first depiction of the Americas, maps have changed dramatically through the ages, both reflecting and shaping our understanding of the world.
A peaceful protest against the drafting and deaths of Chicanos in the Vietnam War turned violent due to police overreach and the legacy of systemic racism.
As tensions between the US government and Indigenous peoples rose in the 19th century, the Dakota’s attempt to survive would result in a bloody conclusion.