History

We talk about “simpler times” as though childhood in the past was easier. It wasn’t. Behind every fond memory is a rule that couldn’t be questioned or a silence that […] More

Jamestown wasn’t just a foothold—it was a turning point. Founded in 1607, it became the first permanent English settlement in North America. What followed shaped centuries of American political, social, […] More

High in Georgia’s Trialeti mountains stands something ancient and immense. Its story stayed hidden for centuries, buried beneath wild terrain and scattered stone. Over time, researchers began to grasp the […] More

A cliff isn’t the first place most people would choose to build a home. But for ancient Puebloans, it made perfect sense. Shelters carved into rock offered safety and shade. […] More

Hidden away in Arizona’s rugged canyons, the Sinagua built homes high in the cliffs, where they have stood for centuries. They found ways to live in a dry, challenging land […] More

The Civil War remains one of the most pivotal periods in American history, and its legacy lives on through reenactments that bring history to life. These 10 annual reenactments allow […] More

In the heart of New Mexico, you’ll find places where history comes to life. These spots, often overlooked, hold stories of generations past in their streets and adobe buildings. Here […] More

In the 1960s, office dress codes demanded suits and skirts, secretaries typed in perfect sync, and no one blinked when their boss lit a cigarette during a meeting. Politeness masked […] More

Every U.S. state has a first—an invention or decision that sparked something bigger. This journey through 50 pioneering moments reveals how local choices shaped national change, often before the rest […] More

Hidden in a massive sandstone alcove in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace is North America’s largest cliff dwelling ever discovered. It’s an intricate complex of rooms and ceremonial […] More