Explore the history, key figures, and dramatic aftermath of the Townshend Acts of 1767, the controversial taxes that pushed America toward revolution.
American History
Did Jamestown Drink Itself to Death?
Explore the toxic truth of early Jamestown. Discover how brackish water, natural arsenic, and severe drought nearly destroyed America’s first permanent English colony.
The Scandal That Ruined Alexander Hamilton’s Chances of Becoming President
Explore the gripping history of the Reynolds Affair, the first major political sex scandal in America that ruined Alexander Hamilton’s presidential dreams.
Jamestown Settlers Ate The Dead to Survive
Discover the harrowing truth of Jamestown’s 1609-1610 ‘Starving Time,’ where desperate settlers resorted to cannibalism, a tragedy proven by modern forensics.
America’s First Black Regiment Fought the British
Discover the heroic story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, America’s first Black military unit, and their courageous fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War.
Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Wife & West Point
Explore the tragic history of Benedict Arnold, the brilliant Revolutionary War general whose resentment drove him to betray West Point and his country.
He Fought for His Freedom in the Revolution. Then His Sons Were Sold Into Slavery
Discover the tragic, heroic story of Jude Hall, a Black Revolutionary War soldier who fought for American freedom only to have his sons stolen into slavery.
Washington Commands the Continental Army – David McCullough
Discover how George Washington transformed a rag-tag militia into the disciplined Continental Army, shaping the future of a new American nation.
Boston Tea Party – Definition, Dates & Facts
Explore the history of the Boston Tea Party of 1773. Discover the causes, key figures like Samuel Adams, long-term impacts, and lesser-known facts.
Battle of Long Island
Discover how the Battle of Long Island (1776) tested George Washington’s Continental Army and why a daring, miraculous escape saved the American Revolution.
West Point’s Critical Role in the American Revolution
Discover West Point’s critical role in the American Revolution. Explore Washington’s strategy, Kosciuszko’s engineering, and Benedict Arnold’s betrayal.
Did an Accused Witch Curse Salem for 300 Years?
Discover the terrifying history of Giles Corey, the accused Salem witch who was pressed to death and allegedly left a 300-year curse on the town of Salem.