Discover the chilling history of Margaret Scott and the rare 1692 Mary Daniel deposition that condemned the elderly Rowley widow during the Salem Witch Trials.
American History
How the Mayflower Compact Laid a Foundation for Democracy | HISTORY
Discover how the Mayflower Compact of 1620 established the first consensual government in the New World, laying the foundation for American democracy.
What Happened to the ‘Lost Colony’ of Roanoke? | HISTORY
Unravel the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Learn about the roles of John White and Virginia Dare, severe droughts, and major archaeological updates.
Salem Witch Trials: Who Were the Main Accusers? | HISTORY
Discover the true stories, psychological triggers, and lasting impact of the Salem Witch Trials main accusers who plunged colonial Massachusetts into terror.
The Mysterious Enslaved Woman Who Sparked Salem’s Witch Hunt
Uncover the true story of Tituba, the enslaved Indigenous woman whose forced confession under Reverend Samuel Parris ignited the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Boston Tea Party
Uncover the real history of the Boston Tea Party. Explore surprising facts, key figures, economic causes, and its lasting legacy on the American Revolution.
George Washington Gave America This Advice the First Time He Tried to Retire
Discover George Washington’s 1783 Circular Letter to the States, his urgent first attempt at retirement and blueprint for a strong, unified United States.
Who were the Texians?
Discover the history of the Texians, the brave settlers and revolutionaries who fought for independence and forever changed the course of American expansion.
Why Pilgrims Arriving in America Resisted Bathing
Discover why the Mayflower Pilgrims resisted bathing, how their lack of hygiene shocked the Wampanoag, and the tragic consequences for early America.
10 Reasons Why Gouverneur Morris Was the Oddest Founding Father
Explore the brilliant, eccentric life of Gouverneur Morris, the ‘Penman of the Constitution’ who drafted the Preamble, opposed slavery, and designed NYC’s grid.
13 Everyday Objects of Colonial America | HISTORY
Discover 13 everyday objects of Colonial America that shaped daily life, survival, and social status during the early days of the original 13 colonies.
Beyond Salem: 6 Lesser-Known Witch Trials
Discover the dark, lesser-known history of global witch hunts beyond Salem, exploring the socio-political terror of European and American trials.