Bacon’s Rebellion – Roots and Impact
Bacon’s Rebellion was the first rebellion in the American colonies. Taking place in 1676, this...
Modern Period
Rudolf and Mary – The Tragic Fate
Rudolf and Mary, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, and Baroness Mary Vetsera, were star-crossed lovers...
Pony Express – The Legend of the West
Pony Express, the first fast mail service in the United States, operated from April 1860...
Chinese in the 1800s Wild West
Chinese immigrants first appeared on American soil during the late 18th and early 19th century,...
Greatest Ottoman Sultans
Ottoman Sultans, at their zenith of power from the late 15th to the 17th century,...
Beginnings of New York
New York City today is one of the largest and most visited cities in the...
The Wounded Knee – Battle or Massacre?
On December 29, 1890, the incident at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota unfolded, an...
Calamity Jane – Wild West Legend
Calamity Jane is one of the most fascinating female figures of the American Wild West....
The Life of Chief Plenty Coups
Plenty Coups (1848–1932), whose Crow name (Aleek-chea-ahoosh) signified “Many Achievements,” emerged as a pivotal figure...