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History
Early Call for Liberty In Her Own Words
In December 1769, Charity Clarke, a young New Yorker, urged women to join the homespun movement to reduce dependence on British goods, expressing early colonial…
King Henry VIII’s Sixth Marriage to Catherine Parr
King Henry VIII married Catherine Parr in 1543, marking his sixth and final marriage during his declining health. Catherine brought stability to the Tudor court,…
Elizabeth I’s fiery temper may have been played up by her advisers
New research reveals that Queen Elizabeth I’s advisors, particularly Sir Francis Walsingham, deliberately edited her correspondence to exaggerate her temper or soften her tone for…
King Alfred the Great’s remains could be under car park
Historian Graham Phillips suggests that King Alfred the Great’s remains may lie beneath a modern-day car park in Winchester, based on 18th-century documents indicating his…
The American Revolution: Victory at Yorktown
In October 1781, General George Washington’s forces, alongside French allies, won the Battle of Yorktown, leading to the British surrender and effectively ending major fighting…
New evidence details Japanese army’s biochemical warfare
Archival documents recently declassified reveal detailed records of Unit 516, the Imperial Japanese Army’s chemical weapons research and deployment unit active in China during the…
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: Gripping final instalment
Ken Burns’ documentary series on the American Revolution concluded with an episode detailing the Battle of Yorktown, where American and French forces secured a decisive…
New facility highlights the history of slavery in new way
The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, has opened to educate visitors on the city’s central role in American slavery through immersive exhibits located near the…
Turning 100 on the Fourth of July: A century of history and memories
Albert Demchak marked his 100th birthday on July 4, 2026, celebrating alongside the U.S. bicentennial and sharing a lifelong passion for history through his extensive…
The Maryland 400 saved Washington’s army in Revolutionary War
About 500 Maryland soldiers, known as the Maryland 400, held off a much larger British force at the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn to enable George…
The Roaring Twenties: A Decade of Change and Celebration
The 1920s in the United States saw rapid economic growth, technological innovation, and significant cultural shifts, including the rise of jazz and women's suffrage. This…
Emancipation and Military Turning Points in the Civil War
Between 1862 and 1863, Union forces secured major victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg while President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared enslaved people in…
Indigenous Nations & Early America
Indigenous nations across North America developed complex societies with advanced political systems, rich cultures, and sustainable agricultural practices long before European arrival. Their contributions and…
Illinois' Central Role in the Civil War
Illinois played a vital role in the Civil War by supplying around 250,000 soldiers, key military leaders like Ulysses S. Grant, and serving as a…
Westward Expansion: A Nation Moves West
The United States expanded its territory from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean throughout the 19th century, driven by exploration, settlement policies like the…
Women of the Revolution
Women played crucial roles in the American Revolution through political advocacy, battlefield support, economic resistance, and intellectual influence. Their contributions were vital to the colonial…
Revolutionary War Turning Points
During the American Revolution, pivotal battles like Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown, along with the training at Valley Forge, shifted momentum in favor of the American…
The War of 1812: America’s “Second War of Independence”
The United States fought the War of 1812 against Great Britain, driven by maritime disputes and national sovereignty, culminating in key battles like the defense…
The Gilded Age Across America
The Gilded Age saw the United States transform into an industrial powerhouse marked by rapid economic growth, urbanization, and significant social inequality. This era's technological…
Founding Figures of America
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams each played crucial roles in securing American independence and shaping the nation's early government. Their leadership…
The Louisiana Purchase: Expanding a Nation
In 1803, the United States purchased approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, effectively doubling the nation's size. This acquisition…
The American Revolution: Victory at Yorktown Secures Independence
Ken Burns’ new documentary series ends with an in-depth look at the Siege of Yorktown, where George Washington’s Continental Army and French allies won a…
Spoils of the Americas: A history of English Tudor exotic imports
Historian Lauren Working reveals that many of the pearls prized by Queen Elizabeth I and her court were sourced from the Americas through early colonial…
American Influence on Canada’s Development and Identity
William Van Horne led the rapid completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, connecting Canada coast to coast in just 46 months and securing British Columbia’s…
Historical U.S.-Canada Relations Shaped Confederation and Defence
Tensions with the United States in the 19th century influenced Canadian confederation efforts, while by the late 1930s, the U.S. had pledged military support to…
World War II & Cinema Series Explores Film Industry’s Role in War
A new three-part documentary explores how cinema was used during World War II to boost morale and serve as propaganda by both the Allies and…
Abraham Lincoln Remade the Fourth of July
On July 7, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln praised Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg as affirmations of the nation's founding principle that all men are…
Why the Somme remains one of the most infamous battles in British history
The Battle of the Somme in 1916 saw British commanders clash over strategy, resulting in a costly offensive that combined a rapid breakthrough aim with…
Remembering the Battle of the Somme at 110 years
On July 1, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme resulted in nearly 19,000 British fatalities and over 57,000 casualties during an…
Making Bread With a Revolutionary Flavor
Baker Justin Cherry is recreating Revolutionary War-era bread using authentic methods and ingredients at Mount Vernon as part of the 250th anniversary of the United…