Lucy Ware Webb Hayes was a modern First Lady in every sense of the word. Highly educated and passionate about progressive causes like women's rights and the abolition of slavery, she was the first...
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The Seminole Wars: A Brief History of the Settlement of Florida
The Seminole Wars played an important part in the American settlement of Florida.
Delaware: American Folklore, Part 8
Delaware is not only one of the original thirteen colonies, it is the first official state in the union. It has thousands of years of human history behind it, both Native American and European...
Henry VI: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? There were many players in that infamous war. Here's what you need to know about one of them... Henry VI
The War of 1812 and the Indian Wars: A Double Conflict
The War of 1812 was going on at the same time as the southern Indian Wars. The government classifies both as the same conflict in service records. Here's why.
The Science of Aerial Photography in World War I
Aerial photography was no doubt a groundbreaking advance for military commanders. Follow along as we talk about the science of aerial photography in World War I.
Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses (eBook)
The fascinating history of England has seen many intriguing figures over the years, but some of the most captivating of these were during the period of the Wars of the Roses, or the English Civil...
Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses: Elizabeth Woodville
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? This handy guide will help you keep them all straight. First up is Queen Elizabeth Woodville.
Edward Rutherfurd on New York
Strangely, I suspect it was Viking ancestors who drew me to New York. For centuries my father’s family lived on Britain’s biggest tidal river, the Severn, on which there was a huge trade...
William McKinley: The Imperial President
Join me today as we explore the life of William McKinley, the twenty-fifth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero and dedicated public servant navigated economic policies...
Benjamin Harrison: The Centennial President
Join me today as we explore the life of Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War general and dedicated public servant navigated economic...
The Washington Peace Conference: A Prelude to Conflict
Learn about the Washington Peace Conference and its futile attempt to bring peace and unity to a nation on the brink of civil war.
A Dark Chapter in American History
Learn about the chilling history of the Ku Klux Klan, from its mysterious beginnings in the post-Civil War South to its resurgence during the 20th century. Explore how this infamous group, driven by...
Rutherford B. Hayes: The Compromise President
Explore the life of Rutherford B. Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the contentious election of 1876, ended Reconstruction, and...
Ulysses S. Grant: The General President
Join me as we explore the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth President of the United States. Discover how this Civil War hero navigated the tumultuous Reconstruction era, faced economic...