Discover ‘North America’s History’, a collection of insightful articles unveiling the influential figures, milestones, and events that have defined this diverse continent’s past.
Joaquin Murrieta was one of California’s most notorious and controversial Gold Rush-era figures. He was reputedly either a cruel…
Buried in the shadow of the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 has often been labeled…
The most significant historical event for each state is the moment that had the greatest impact within and beyond…
Nat Turner was a slave preacher who believed God called him and who led a slave rebellion in Southampton…
“I have not yet begun to fight!” Letting these immortal words ring out above the roar of cannons and…
Yes, Ireland invaded Canada in 1866 (kind of). Here’s how: A loose coalition of Irish-American rebels known as the…
In July 1863, just as the Union army was winning a decisive victory at Gettysburg, the streets of New…
John Luther “Casey” Jones was no ordinary railroad engineer. Revered by his peers for his unwavering dedication, remarkable timing,…
Books on the American Civil War can transport you to a defining period in U.S. history. From personal memoirs…
The story of the Doan Gang during the American Revolution is one filled with crime, loyalty to the crown,…
