The Nat Turner Revolt and the Struggle for Black Freedom
Reading Time: 12 minutes Nat Turner was a slave preacher who believed God called him and who led a slave rebellion in Southampton…
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Reading Time: 12 minutes How John Paul Jones Became an Naval Icon
Reading Time: 12 minutes “I have not yet begun to fight!” Letting these immortal words ring out above the roar of cannons and…
The Time Ireland Invaded Canada: The 1866 Fenian Raids Explained
Reading Time: 13 minutes Yes, Ireland invaded Canada in 1866 (kind of). Here’s how: A loose coalition of Irish-American rebels known as the…
Chaos in New York: The Deadly Draft Riots of 1863
Reading Time: 11 minutes In July 1863, just as the Union army was winning a decisive victory at Gettysburg, the streets of New…
The Final Run of Engine 382: Inside Casey Jones’ Fateful Journey
Reading Time: 10 minutes John Luther “Casey” Jones was no ordinary railroad engineer. Revered by his peers for his unwavering dedication, remarkable timing,…
25+ Best American Civil War Books to Understand the Conflict
Reading Time: 15 minutes Books on the American Civil War can transport you to a defining period in U.S. history. From personal memoirs…
The Doan Gang of Bucks County: America’s Revolutionary Rogues
Reading Time: 13 minutes During the American Revolution, the Doan Gang of Bucks County became infamous for their daring crimes and unwavering loyalty…
Navajo Code Talkers and Their Lasting Impact on WWII
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Navajo code talkers played a pivotal role in World War II by providing the United States military with…
John Brown: The Abolitionist Who Sparked a Nation’s Crisis
Reading Time: 13 minutes John Brown was a man whose uncompromising stand against slavery shook the foundations of the United States in the…
The Fragile Frontier: Mormon Settlers and the Mountain Meadows Massacre
Reading Time: 12 minutes The Mountain Meadows Massacre remains one of the darkest and most controversial events in the history of the American…
