Explore the true history of the Pilgrims, the Mayflower voyage, the Mayflower Compact, and their complex relations with the Wampanoag tribe.
Month: May 2026
Meet Jack Jouett, the Paul Revere of the South
Discover the incredible story of Jack Jouett, the Paul Revere of the South, whose daring 40-mile midnight ride in 1781 saved Thomas Jefferson from the British.
Before Salem, the First American Witch Hunt | HISTORY
Discover the chilling history of the Hartford witch trials of 1662, the first American witch hunt that shook Connecticut decades before Salem’s hysteria.
How George Washington Used Spies to Win the American Revolution
Discover how George Washington used the Culper Ring, invisible ink, and double agents to outsmart the British and secure American independence.
8 Great Strides for Freedom in U.S. History
Explore 8 historic strides for freedom in U.S. history, from the Bill of Rights to modern civil rights, and discover how the American experiment evolved.
Mayflower Compact – Definition, Purpose & Significance
Discover the history, purpose, and legacy of the Mayflower Compact, the 1620 agreement that established self-government and shaped American democracy.
The Native American Chief Who Drove Out Spanish Colonists—and Nearly Expelled the English | HISTORY
Discover the incredible story of Chief Opechancanough, the Powhatan leader who used European tactics to resist Spanish and English colonization in early America.
How Alexander Hamilton’s Widow, Eliza, Carried on His Legacy
Discover how Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton overcame tragedy and financial ruin to build New York’s first private orphanage and reform early American education.
Read the Document That Condemned a Woman to Death in the Salem Witch Trials
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.
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.