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Marquis de Lafayette: 12 Details About “The Soldier’s Friend”
Marquis de Lafayette: 12 Details About “The Soldier’s Friend”

An impactful figure on General Washington’s staff and later a player in the French Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette was involved in some of history’s most fascinating events.

When Is Juneteenth and What Does It Celebrate?
When Is Juneteenth and What Does It Celebrate?

In the US, Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery after the Civil War. In 2021, it became a federal holiday.

Why Did It Take Two Years for Juneteenth to Happen?
Why Did It Take Two Years for Juneteenth to Happen?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the liberation of slaves in Texas during the American Civil War, came more than two years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692
Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692

Richard Marranca talks with Greg Houle about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and his recent historical novel about his own family’s experiences.

3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America
3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America

With numerous geopolitical conflicts and widespread social unrest, 20th-century America was filled with important historical events.

10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Alabama
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Alabama

From river ports to mountain retreats, these ten Alabama towns preserve the stories, buildings, and quirks that shaped the state, and the nation.

10 Must-See Historic Sites in Maine
10 Must-See Historic Sites in Maine

Step inside Maine’s past, from Revolutionary forts and Civil War homes to lighthouses, shipyards, and the last living Shaker village still active today.

Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup
Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup

The United States has a long history of devastating interference in Chile’s politics, and the 1973 coup was no exception.