The Nat Turner Revolt and the Struggle for Black Freedom
Reading Time: 11 minutes Nat Turner was an enslaved preacher who was believed to be divinely inspired and led a slave revolt in…
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Reading Time: 11 minutes How John Paul Jones Became an Naval Icon
Reading Time: 10 minutes “I have not yet begun to fight!” With these defiant words shouted amid the chaos of cannon fire and…
The Time Ireland Invaded Canada: The 1866 Fenian Raids Explained
Reading Time: 12 minutes Yes, Ireland invaded Canada in 1866 (sort of). Here’s what happened: A group of Irish-American revolutionaries, calling themselves the…
Chaos in New York: The Deadly Draft Riots of 1863
Reading Time: 9 minutes In July 1863, while the Union celebrated victory at Gettysburg, chaos erupted on the streets of New York City….
The Final Run of Engine 382: Inside Casey Jones’ Fateful Journey
Reading Time: 9 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: 14 minutes American Civil War books offer a powerful window into one of the most defining conflicts in U.S. history. From…
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…
