“Crazy Judah” and the Railroad That United America
The Transcontinental Railroad changed America. When it was finished in 1869, people and goods could cross the country in days … Read more
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The Indigenous Women in the Battle of Little Bighorn
Four Native American women stood and fought at the Battle of Little Bighorn. This is their story—and why the battle happened.
The United States and Political Intervention in Latin America
Five Cold War–era case studies, explained for a Western audience
When Trump Rattled Canada: A Story of Tension and Trade
# When Trump Rattled Canada: A Story of Tension and Trade The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term … Read more
York: A Walk Through 1,000 Years of Medieval History
# York: A Walk Through 1,000 Years of Medieval History York is one of England’s most enchanting medieval cities, where … Read more
The Election of 1800: How a Bitter Battle Redefined American Democracy
By the turn of the 19th century, the United States was a fledgling nation still learning how to govern itself. … Read more
Island Dreams: The Brief Bright Spark of Eleutheria
The story of their endeavor is commemorated in local traditions and historical narratives, serving as an early example of the quest for liberty in the New World.
The Whig Party: A Catalyst for American Political Evolution
The Whigs represented a vision of rational governance, of measured reform, of institutional trust.
America’s Most Beloved Urban Parks
From Central Park in New York to Balboa Park in San Diego, explore America’s most beloved urban parks—green escapes that give cities heart, history, and beauty.
Bass Reeves: From Slave to U.S. Marshal
Bass Reeves was born into slavery but became one of the most fearless U.S. Marshals in the Wild West. Discover the true story of the lawman who captured over 3,000 outlaws.