Discover the untold story of the midnight ride of William Dawes on April 18, 1775. Learn how this unsung hero of the American Revolution risked all.
Category: American Revolution
11 Surprising Facts About Benjamin Franklin
Discover 11 surprising facts about Benjamin Franklin, from his secret pseudonyms and scientific inventions to his dramatic family rift and legacy today.
Battles of Trenton and Princeton – Facts, Location & Importance
Discover how George Washington’s daring victories at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton saved the American Revolution during the legendary Ten Crucial Days.
Five Secret Societies That Have Remained Shrouded in Mystery
Delve into the factual histories of the Knights Templar, Freemasons, Illuminati, Skull and Bones, and Bilderberg to separate historical truth from myth.
The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
Discover the tragic and triumphant story of Robert Morris, the Founding Father who personally funded the American Revolution but died in debtor’s prison.
What Role Did the Caribbean Play in the Revolutionary War?
Uncover how the Caribbean in the Revolutionary War served as the vital lifeline of gunpowder, covert funds, and crucial naval support that saved America.
Who Commanded the Continental Army Before Washington?
Discover the forgotten history of General Artemas Ward, the man who commanded the early American forces during the Siege of Boston before George Washington.
7 Brilliant Military Retreats
Explore seven of history’s most brilliant military retreats, from George Washington’s escape at Brooklyn to the miraculous evacuation at Dunkirk.
Time Capsule Buried by Paul Revere and Sam Adams Discovered in Boston
Discover the fascinating story of the 1795 Boston time capsule buried by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, its 2014 discovery, and its historical secrets.
8 Things We Know About Crispus Attucks
Explore the life of Crispus Attucks, a multiracial escaped slave who became the first martyr of the American Revolution during the historic Boston Massacre.
The Court-Martial of Paul Revere
Discover the shocking true story of the Court-Martial of Paul Revere. Learn how a legendary American patriot faced charges of cowardice and insubordination.
How the Declaration of Independence Was Printed—and Protected
Discover the miraculous survival story of the Declaration of Independence—from its chaotic 1776 printing to surviving wars, fires, and Fort Knox.