At the start of the Battle of the Atlantic, German U-boats seemed to be winning. Hundreds of vessels wend down. The Allies replied with the ingenious Liberty Ship.
The Gilded Age (1870s-1900s) was a transformative chapter in American history. Characterized by rapid industrialization and economic growth, it deepened social division and economic injustice.
Americans have enjoyed National Parks for centuries, but these natural wonders offer more than just a beautiful view.
One of history’s most famous orations, Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 Gettysburg Address was so much more than a simple dedication speech.
After a disagreement over the future of Jamestown led to conflict, Bacon’s Rebellion left the colony in ashes.
Who was Crispus Attucks, and how did he become a symbol of American Resistance?
The towns of Flagstaff, Bigelow, and Dead River, Maine were sacrificed in the name of innovation and left behind many mysteries.
With a host of places named after destinations around the globe, Maine pays homage to the international community in an interesting way.