American History
The Classy Rise of the Trench Coat
World War I brought with it a broad array of societal changes, including men's fashion
When Colorado Was (And in Many Ways Still Is) the Switzerland of America
A hundred years ago, city slickers looking for wild times in Rocky Mountain National Park invented a new kind of American vacation
The Brief History of the Ferris Wheel
Originally the American answer to the Eiffel Tower, the summertime amusement became a hallmark of summer fun
What Makes Bourbon Uniquely American?
A new book examines everything that makes the spirit special to the United States
New Exhibition Highlights the Monumental Milestones of African American History
Artifacts reveal the vibrant stories of everyday people, while also adding nuance to the landmark events taught in history classes
The Tenacious Woman Who Helped Keep Mother’s Day Alive
For Anna Jarvis, a holiday devoted to moms was not sentimental fluff, but a practical exercise in patriotism
John Quincy Adams Was an Ardent Supporter of Exploration
The president planned to fund an expedition to the South Pole and South Pacific, but the research trip was canceled by his successor, Andrew Jackson
This Map Shows the Full Extent of the Devastation Wrought by U-Boats in World War I
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania, a look at how "unrestricted submarine warfare" changed the rules of war
Is There a Proper Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
In one California town, the holiday co-opted by beer companies takes on a flavor of its own
In 2015, Lake Michigan Was So Clear Its Shipwrecks Were Visible From the Air
A Coast Guard patrol spotted the wrecks in shallow waters that are only clear after the lake's ice melts and before summer sediment swirls and algae blooms
John Paul Jones and His Romantic Romp Through Paris
After the naval hero gained acclaim in the American Revolution, he met many adorers in the French city
Why We Should Teach Music History Backwards
Rock fans do their own investigative work to understand their favorite groups’ influences. So why can’t the rest of us get with the program?
The Pony Express Was Short-Lived And Costly
The service only lasted 18 months, but became an important icon of the West
How Rum Helped the U.S. Win Its Independence
Rum may was a key player in America's revolutionary days
The First Jogbra Was Made by Sewing Together Two Men's Athletic Supporters
An archive collected from the sports company reveals that the bra gave a boost to women's athletics
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
A look back at the fateful night 150 years ago that changed American history forever
Where to Go to Visit the Oldest Breweries in America
To commemorate National Beer Day, throw back a cold one for history
The Year of Jackie Robinson's Mutual Love Affair With Montreal
Before he became a major leaguer, Robinson spent a formative year in the more hospitable environs of Canada
The Brief History of “Americanitis”
More than a century ago, the experts thought that Americans worked too hard, putting their collective health at risk
The Underappreciated and Forgotten Sites of the Civil War
To commemorate the end of the war 150 years ago, here are fascinating locales that remind us of the conflict's sprawling impact
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