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.
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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...
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...
A Voyage of Hope and Healing: The USS Benevolence
Explore the extraordinary journey of the USS Benevolence, a World War II hospital ship dedicated to repatriating American POWs from Japan. Discover its impactful role in Operation Magic Carpet; the...
1851 United Kingdom Census Records
A census is an official enumeration of the population in a particular area. In addition to counting how many people live in an area, the census usually gathers other important data. Since 1801, the...
The Making of a Spy
Uncover the untold story of Virginia Hall: a remarkable woman who defied societal norms to become a legendary World War II spy.
761st Tank Battalion: The Black Panthers
Join me today as we learn about the famous 761st Tank Battalion. It was an American tank battalion… raised during World War II and made up almost exclusively of African-American soldiers.
Herbert Hoover: The Great Humanitarian
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, stands as a figure of resilience and complexity in American history. Known primarily for leading the nation during the onset of the Great...
Do You Know the History of Veterans Day?
Do you know the history of Veterans Day? Since our nation celebrates it on November 11, we should all know how the holiday originated. Here are the details.
What is the History of Daylight Savings Time, and Why Do We Have It?
Daylight Savings Time is an idea that has been around for more than 100 years, and was implemented nationwide in Germany a little over a century ago. Here is its history, and how (and why) it is used...
The Ouija Board: Spirit Communication or Superstition?
The Ouija board has become a cultural touchstone, a mysterious object imbued with the power to fascinate, thrill, and terrify. Its letters, numbers, and simple planchette have allowed generations to...
Woodrow Wilson: The Visionary Idealist
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, on December 28, 1856. He was the third of four children born to Joseph Ruggles Wilson, a Presbyterian minister, and Janet Woodrow Wilson. The...
Colonial Records: Tracing Ancestry During British Rule in India
India’s colonial past under British rule is a significant chapter in its history and a treasure trove for those seeking to trace their ancestry. The British were meticulous record-keepers, and much...
The Role of Women in Australian History
Women have always played a crucial role in shaping Australia’s history, from the early days of colonial settlement to the modern era. Yet, their stories are often harder to find in traditional...
Tracing Your Ancestry Through Australia’s Census Records
Census records are among the most valuable resources for genealogists. They offer a snapshot of society at specific points in time, recording details that help us trace our ancestors’...