U.S. History

Who Was the First Woman Depicted on Currency and More Questions From Our Readers

In Search of George Washington Carver’s True Legacy

The Enslaved Girl Who Became America's First Poster Child

The Complex Role Faith Played for Incarcerated Japanese-Americans During World War II

History of Now

‘The North Star’ Amplified Black Voices. How a 2019 Reboot of Frederick Douglass’ Paper Hopes to Do the Same

The Double Life of a California Socialite Who Became a Leading Arctic Explorer

World War I: 100 Years Later

The Forgotten Story of the American Troops Who Got Caught Up in the Russian Civil War

Innovative Spirit

The Pharmacist Who Launched America's Modern Candy Industry

American South

Enslaved Tour Guide Stephen Bishop Made Mammoth Cave the Must-See Destination It Is Today

How the Grand Canyon Transformed From a 'Valueless' Place to a National Park