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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.

Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?
Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?

The Red Ball Express, a famed truck convoy system during World War II, was commandeered predominantly by African Americans.

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 Historic Sites in Miami You Should Visit
10 Historic Sites in Miami You Should Visit

Miami wasn’t built in a day. Explore lighthouses, monasteries, theaters, and secret gardens that prove history here is anything but boring.

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.

Commodore Matthew Perry: The Man Who Forced Japan to Open Its Doors
Commodore Matthew Perry: The Man Who Forced Japan to Open Its Doors

In 1853, US Navy Commodore Matthew Perry sailed a squadron of warships to Japan with the aim of ending Japan’s international isolation.

John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?
John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?

John Smith became a legend after the settlement of the first permanent English colony in America, but was he really as illustrious as his reputation suggests?

Prohibition & Bootlegging: The 18th Amendment, Organized Crime, & More
Prohibition & Bootlegging: The 18th Amendment, Organized Crime, & More

The Prohibition Era is one of the most controversial periods of the history of the United States. It inspired countless movies and cultural changes.