Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
The War of 1812 enabled the United States to assert its independence and strengthened a sense of national identity, but what caused the conflict?
Resisting colonization and dedicated to preserving his people’s way of life, Geronimo remains an enduring figure of the American frontier.
Willing to face death for his beliefs in human decency, Silas Soule brought integrity to a lawless frontier.
Arrested in 2013, Christopher Knight shocked law enforcement when he told them he’d been living alone in the Maine woods for over two decades.
From dried goods and hardtack to modern packaged meals, here is how American military rations evolved over time.
Sometimes, being a Prisoner of War calls for bravery beyond measure, and some American POWs have certainly delivered.
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.”