Discover the tragic history of British prison ships during the Revolutionary War, where thousands of American POWs chose death over betraying their country.
American History
What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel?
Discover the dramatic true story of Aaron Burr’s life after his duel with Alexander Hamilton, including his treason trial, exile, and final ironic divorce.
Want To Eat Like A Colonist? Ask This Virginia Chef
Discover the fascinating, bizarre world of colonial American foodways with insights from Colonial Williamsburg’s historic foodways master, Frank Clark.
How Elizabeth Freeman Sued for Her Freedom—and Won
Discover the inspiring history of Elizabeth Freeman, the courageous enslaved woman who used the Massachusetts Constitution to sue for her freedom—and won.
What Was the House of Burgesses? | HISTORY
Explore the history of the House of Burgesses, America’s first representative assembly in Jamestown, and its profound impact on the road to revolution.
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
Discover how the personal fortunes of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Hancock, and others funded—and were ruined by—the American Revolution.
How St. Augustine Became the First Permanent European Settlement in America | HISTORY
Discover how St. Augustine became the oldest permanent European settlement in America, predating Jamestown and featuring a complex history of empires and tribes.
When the Jamestown Colony Placed Ads to Attract Brides
Discover the fascinating, high-stakes history of the Jamestown brides and tobacco wives who braved the Atlantic to build families in colonial Virginia.
This Wealthy Woman Was Hanged as a Witch for Speaking Her Mind
Discover the tragic history of Anne Hibbins, a wealthy Boston widow hanged as a witch in 1656 for speaking her mind and challenging Puritan conformity.
Jamestown Colony | HISTORY
Explore the gripping story of the Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English settlement in America. From the Starving Time to the House of Burgesses.
Starving Soldiers at Valley Forge
Discover the harrowing yet transformative winter of the starving soldiers at Valley Forge, where George Washington’s Continental Army forged a new nation.
How Pickling Helped Early American Colonists Survive
Discover how the ancient art of pickling saved early American colonists from starvation, shaped colonial trade, and fueled the growth of the 13 colonies.