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Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.

Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692
Son of a Witch! Greg Houle on the Salem Witch Trials of 1692

Richard Marranca talks with Greg Houle about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and his recent historical novel about his own family’s experiences.

Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?
Why Were African American Drivers Essential to the Red Ball Express?

The Red Ball Express, a famed truck convoy system during World War II, was commandeered predominantly by African Americans.

3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America
3 Events That Shaped 20th Century America

With numerous geopolitical conflicts and widespread social unrest, 20th-century America was filled with important historical events.

10 Historic Sites in Miami You Should Visit
10 Historic Sites in Miami You Should Visit

Miami wasn’t built in a day. Explore lighthouses, monasteries, theaters, and secret gardens that prove history here is anything but boring.

What Was Black Wall Street? History & Legacy
What Was Black Wall Street? History & Legacy

Black Wall Street, Tulsa’s thriving segregated Greenwood District, showcased African American resilience until a brutal massacre shattered its legacy and altered the history of Tulsa.

Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup
Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup

The United States has a long history of devastating interference in Chile’s politics, and the 1973 coup was no exception.

Theodore Roosevelt & the Great White Fleet: A Show of American Naval Power
Theodore Roosevelt & the Great White Fleet: A Show of American Naval Power

The sailing of the Great White Fleet was intended for the world to see America as a dominant naval power.

John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?
John Smith: Champion of Jamestown or Tall-Tale Weaver?

John Smith became a legend after the settlement of the first permanent English colony in America, but was he really as illustrious as his reputation suggests?