The Real Story of the Alamo – Heroes, Myths, and the Mexican Side
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) has been immortalized as...
US History
Custer’s Last Stand: The Battle of the Greasy Grass
On June 25, 1876, along the winding course of the river the invaders called the...
Abraham Lincoln Assassination – Conspiracies and What If Scenarios
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, remains one of the most pivotal...
The Civil War Turning Points – Stonewall Jackson’s Death
In a previous post titled Gettysburg vs. Vicksburg – The Turning Points of the American...
Gettysburg vs. Vicksburg – The Turning Points of the American Civil War
In the expansive study of American history, there is ongoing debate over which battle—Gettysburg or...
The Pequot War
The Pequot War was a significant conflict in early American history, taking place from 1636...
The California Gold Rush – A Dark Past
The California Gold Rush, commencing in 1848, was heralded as a golden opportunity for wealth...
Bacon’s Rebellion – Roots and Impact
Bacon’s Rebellion was the first rebellion in the American colonies. Taking place in 1676, this...
Pony Express – The Legend of the West
Pony Express, the first fast mail service in the United States, operated from April 1860...