Explore the history of the House of Burgesses, America’s first representative assembly in Jamestown, and its profound impact on the road to revolution.
American History
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
Discover how the personal fortunes of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Hancock, and others funded—and were ruined by—the American Revolution.
How St. Augustine Became the First Permanent European Settlement in America | HISTORY
Discover how St. Augustine became the oldest permanent European settlement in America, predating Jamestown and featuring a complex history of empires and tribes.
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.
Starving Soldiers at Valley Forge
Discover the harrowing yet transformative winter of the starving soldiers at Valley Forge, where George Washington’s Continental Army forged a new nation.
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.
5 Ways the French Helped Win the American Revolution
Discover how French military, financial, and philosophical aid turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and secured American independence from Great Britain.
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.