Settle in as we journey to a site steeped in the ebb and flow of North American history. Located at the mouth of the Niagara River, this fortress offers a panoramic view of Lake Ontario and an even...
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Washington’s Spies: The Unsung Heroes of America’s Revolutionary War
Step into the hidden corners of the American Revolution, where quiet heroes changed the course of history. Unravel is a tale seldom told that holds the key to America's past. Ready to be captivated?
James Smith: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
James Smith was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Before this, he was a lawyer and a family man who became interested in, and then convinced of the necessity of the cause of...
Richard Stockton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Richard Stockton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. A lawyer, he was not interested in politics at first, and initially favored a partial reconciliation with Great...
Matthew Thornton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Matthew Thornton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the American colonies with his parents when he was just a toddler. Matthew...
George Walton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A member of the delegation from Georgia at the Continental Congress, George was born in Virginia, orphaned as an infant, and raised by...
William Williams: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
William Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. The son of a minister and a homemaker, William trained for the ministry and for the law but pursued a career as a...
James Wilson: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
James Wilson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition, he was an influential and important person in the design of the new nation of the United States of America. A lawyer...
John Witherspoon: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
John Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born in Scotland, John lived there for the first half of his adult life, marrying and having children there, and becoming a...
Oliver Wolcott: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Oliver Wolcott was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a well-respected American patriot from Connecticut. He not only served in the war as an active participant in battle as a brigadier...
George Wythe: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Wythe was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a Quaker, and a man of quiet conviction and amiable personality who was liked, admired, looked up to, and respected by most who crossed...
The Birth of the U.S. Navy
The history of the U.S. Navy is longer than the history of the United States. It's even longer than the idea of the United States.
Tommy Cole: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 16
Tommy Cole is a former Mouseketeer who was on the show for all three of its original seasons. A singer, musician, and actor, he had to work on his dancing skills, which paid off by getting him...
How Much of the Original White House is Actually Left?
There is very little of the original White House left. Built in 1792, it has suffered 3 disasters over the past 200 years. Here's what's left of the original.
The Real Truth Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests
Are you interested in knowing more about your family coat of arms? First, be sure your family actually has one. Here is the truth behind family coats of arms.