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American History

Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.

Facts and Myths About Harriet Tubman
Facts and Myths About Harriet Tubman

Despite being a popular historical figure, the best-known details about Harriet Tubman’s life are a mixture of fact and myth.

The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters
The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters

Does where you live matter more than who you vote for?

Grace Kelly: Her Life, Death, & Royal Legacy
Grace Kelly: Her Life, Death, & Royal Legacy

Grace Kelly was the embodiment of an American icon whose legacy continues today in many ways.

10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in North Carolina
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in North Carolina

Walk the same streets as pirates, revolutionaries, and early settlers in these 10 historic North Carolina towns packed with stories and landmarks.

American Civil War: Maps, Battlefields, and Generals
American Civil War: Maps, Battlefields, and Generals

The American Civil War, which was waged from 1861-1865, covered much of the eastern United States under the direction of numerous generals.

The Seminole Wars: What Were the Causes and Outcomes?
The Seminole Wars: What Were the Causes and Outcomes?

The three Seminole Wars erupted in Florida during the early 19th century, a battle fought between the United States and the Seminole Indians of Florida.

6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States

Despite about 2,000 years between them, there are quite a few things the United States shares with the ancient Rome’s Republic and Empire.

10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in South Carolina
10 Must-Visit Historic Towns in South Carolina

Travel back in time with South Carolina’s most historic towns, where Revolutionary battles raged, sweet tea was born, and jazz legends got their start!