Leif Eriksson was the first known European to set foot in North America, approximately 500 years before Columbus. Here's this Viking's fascinating story.
Category - American History
James A. Garfield: America’s Extraordinary 20th President
Who was James A. Garfield, other than America’s 20th president? He is mostly remembered for being assassinated while in office, but there is so much more to this highly accomplished man than that one...
Women in the Civil War
Did you know women played a large and important roles in the Civil War? They did. And it wasn't just by keeping the home fires burning. They were real soldiers.
WWII Japanese American Internment and Relocation Records in the National Archives
Do you have Japanese American ancestry? If so, learn more about Japanese internment during WWII, and records concerning the real people involved.
Oregon Trail Ancestry: Did Your Ancestors Travel the Trail?
What was the Oregon Trail? Here's what you need to know about this important part of American History, and how you can discover whether your ancestors traveled it.
History of the US Passport Application
The history of passports in the United States is an interesting one, and one that may assist with your genealogical research. Here's what you need to know.
The Biltmore: A Beautiful Piece of American History
The Biltmore Estate is a unique and beautiful piece of American architecture, with a fascinating history. Here's why you should make a point to visit it.
How Theodore Roosevelt Developed His Cowboy Reputation
Theodore Roosevelt is an American icon and one of our better-known presidents. This is the story of how he became that way, going from rich boy to cowboy.
The History of the Confederate Flag
Are you interested in the Confederate flag, for genealogical or historical reasons? Here is the real history of the flag and how it came to be.
Mail Order Brides: A History of Love in the Wild West
Mail order brides were popular in the Old West in the United States. Here's why, and why so many women decided to become them.
Where Were the Pilgrims Really Going?
The Pilgrims were originally going to settle in Virginia. Why did they settle in Massachusetts instead? Here's the real story of the Mayflower.
Pioneers of the Old South: a chronicle of English colonial beginnings
Genealogy Book Club Recommendation: This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. This book is offered free through Kindle wireless delivery...
Mayflower Passengers: Not All Were There for Religious Reasons
Not everyone who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower was a Pilgrim. The non-religious passengers were called "strangers." This is why they came.
Quaker Persecutions in Puritan Massachusetts
Colonial Massachusetts is well known for the Salem witch trials. However, there was another dark period of persecution before that, which involved the Quakers.
How the Seven Years’ War led to the American Revolution
History is a continuous rope of causes and effects. The birth of the United States is no different. Our Revolutionary War was the result of battles across the globe between the world’s major...