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The French and Native American Relations
The French enjoyed much better relations with Native Americans than other European groups when they first came to American shores. Here are the reasons why.
Native Americans in the Civil War: A Forgotten History
Not many people know that Native Americans participated in the Civil War. They actually fought on both sides. Here's why they fought and what role they played.
The Battle of Wounded Knee: A Pivotal Moment in American History
The Battle of Wounded Knee stands as one of the most tragic and significant moments in American history, marking the brutal end of a long and painful era for Native American tribes. On December 29...
Unveiling the Whig Party: 19th-Century American Politics
Today, Let’s jump into the fascinating history of the Whig Party, a pivotal force in 19th-century American politics. Discover how the Whigs shaped national policy debates, their presidential legacy...
Martin Van Buren: The Architect of American Politics
Martin Van Buren's life and presidency offer a fascinating glimpse into a critical period of American history, marked by economic upheaval, political transformation, and the ongoing struggle to...
American Folklore: West Virginia
West Virginia used to be part of Virginia, but its unique geography and culture made it an ideal candidate to be its own state. It received this gift in 1863, and has been the epitome of rural...
American Folklore: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the nation’s capital city, and it has some truly intriguing folklore that goes along with it. From the supernatural to conspiracy theories involving everything from the Illuminati...
Iowa: American Folklore, Part 15
Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase, and has a long Native American history going back before that. There is a lot of folklore here to explore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
Indiana: American Folklore, Part 14
Indiana is the 19th state admitted to the union, with a Native American history going back centuries farther than that, and it borders the Great Lakes. There is plenty of fodder here for folklore...
Illinois: American Folklore, Part 13
Illinois is home to quite a few interesting legends and folklore stories. It has had centuries of human habitation to develop them. Some tales are old and some are newer, but all are uniquely...
Idaho: American Folklore, Part 12
Idaho has some interesting folklore stories going back centuries, and even thousands of years. From nearly every body of water in the state being haunted or having a monster to mysterious creatures...
The Fighting American Doughboys
The term ‘doughboy’ is one which remained a popular nickname for US servicemen for almost 100 years and which almost certainly had its origins in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.
His Early Life: Walt Disney an American Icon
Walt Disney is a well-known American cultural icon, whose movies and theme parks are famous around the world. While his creative genius is respected and his projects are known, not much is ever said...
The French and the Fur Trade: Before American Colonization
The French were interacting with North American Natives for a century before the English. Here's how they established friendly relations and learned each others' languages.