Beyond the rumors and headlines of 1849, California boasted a rich, vibrant culture. Discover its sophisticated history before the Gold Rush.
Recognized as a leading suffragist and feminist in the 19th century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton ignited social change in a time when women were seen as subordinate to men.
A series of Supreme Court cases in the early 20th century determined Puerto Rico’s political fate as an unincorporated territory.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in roughly two minutes. Yet, the speech echoes through the ages.
Despite being a poor sailor, Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan was one of the most influential naval strategists in history.
The War of 1812 enabled the United States to assert its independence and strengthened a sense of national identity, but what caused the conflict?
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.
