Discover how St. Augustine became the oldest permanent European settlement in America, predating Jamestown and featuring a complex history of empires and tribes.
Category: Colonial America
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.
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.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake During the Salem Witch Trials?
Discover the truth behind the Salem Witch Trials. Were witches really burned at the stake in 1692? Explore the legal facts, key figures, and lasting impact.
6 Famous Coincidences
Explore the most shocking and famous coincidences in history, from the poetic deaths of Adams and Jefferson to the incredible survival of Violet Jessop.
7 Failed North American Colonies | HISTORY
Discover the harrowing stories of 7 failed North American colonies before Jamestown. Explore how extreme weather, mutiny, and indigenous resistance halted empires.
Roger Williams – Founder of Rhode Island & Salem Minister | HISTORY
Explore the radical life of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and Salem minister, who championed religious freedom and respected Native American rights.
How 3 Colonial Towns Shaped the Course of US History | HISTORY
Discover how the historic towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown shaped American democracy, colonial struggle, and the birth of a sovereign nation.
Why the Wampanoag Signed a Peace Treaty with the Mayflower Pilgrims
Discover the true story of why Ousamequin and the Wampanoag signed the 1621 peace treaty with the Plymouth Pilgrims, a survival alliance born of epidemic and geopolitics.
The Mayflower – Ship, Compact & Pilgrims | HISTORY
Discover the true history of the Mayflower voyage, the Mayflower Compact, and how a vital alliance with the Wampanoag tribe saved the Plymouth Colony.