Did the Pilgrims actually plan to land at Plymouth? Discover the true history of the Mayflower’s original destination and the storms that changed America.
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Battle of Yorktown – Definition, Who Won & Importance
Explore the Battle of Yorktown, the pivotal 1781 siege where George Washington and French allies secured American independence. Read the full history here.
Who Was The Teen Girl Known as the ‘Female Paul Revere?’
Discover the incredible true story of Sybil Ludington, the 16-year-old ‘female Paul Revere’ who rode 40 miles in a rainstorm to warn of British invaders.
5 Things You May Not Know About the Pilgrims
Discover the hidden historical realities of the Mayflower passengers, the Pilgrims, and the true origins of Plymouth Colony that textbooks often leave out.
6 Foreign-Born Heroes of the American Revolution
Discover the courageous stories of the six foreign-born heroes of the American Revolution who helped shape the Continental Army and win American independence.
Townshend Acts – Definition, Facts & Purpose
Explore the history, key figures, and dramatic aftermath of the Townshend Acts of 1767, the controversial taxes that pushed America toward revolution.
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.