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Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
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Mary Todd Lincoln, known for her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, led a life full of sadness and tragedy.
George Washington’s daring raid on Christmas night, 1776, against the Hessian outpost in the Battle of Trenton changed the course of the American Revolutionary War.
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During World War II, Prince William Forest Park was taken over by the newly created OSS and used to train spies for the war effort.
Walk battlefields, tour mansions, and meet music legends. Tennessee’s top historic sites pack drama, grit, and unforgettable stories into every corner of the state.
Nome’s 1925 Serum Run saved dozens of lives, with most accolades going to a single dog: Balto. Yet Balto wasn’t the only hero of this lifesaving adventure.
From schooners to shell middens, explore Maine’s past through 10 charming towns packed with salty legends, bold beginnings, and beautifully preserved coastal history.