Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
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.
Biologist Rachel Carson launched the modern American environmental movement and exposed new threats to America’s future in her groundbreaking book. Who was this remarkable woman?
From dried goods and hardtack to modern packaged meals, here is how American military rations evolved over time.
An overview of why “America” is only associated with the United States and not the entire continent of the same name—and whether this needs to change.
The Mexican-American War changed not only the borders between the two countries but also had profound effects that still resonate today.
Studying the history of religion in the United States can help shed light on the nation’s motto “In God We Trust.”
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.