American history

Though many films include elements of history, they are not always accurate depictions. Here are 6 things Hollywood got wrong…
These American Revolution myths still shape how many people remember July 4, taxes, unity, liberty, and Paul Revere today.
Explore five haunted American battlefields with eerie ghost stories, from Gettysburg phantoms to the Alamo’s spectral defenders.
Explore five forgotten American revolts that shaped taxes, labor rights, frontier politics, and the push for stronger government.
Historical Landmarks
On the road and looking for a stop? These five historical landmarks are great ways to break up the drive…
judge's gavel / american laws
Explore six American laws and systems that began with narrow goals, then changed civil rights, food safety, taxes, IDs, and…
Old bottles of Coca Cola syrup on display with a collection of bottles at American Daydream Antiques & Miscellanea
These famous American inventions started as medicine, missile protection, wallpaper cleaner, radar research, and other strange ideas.
Sculpture depicting Nellie Bly
Five American women changed history through medicine, journalism, war, science, and environmental reform in ways often left untold.
Myths About American History Unsplash
Here are some myths about American history that you might have thought were true, but have since been debunked.
Bill Clinton speaks during the 30th Remembrance Ceremony.
Explore odd presidential firsts, from Lincoln’s patent to FDR on TV, Clinton’s Grammy, and Carter’s hospital birth for trivia night.
Explore 7 strange parts of old American daily life, from split sleep and mail tubes to electric cures, catalog homes,…
american flag sunset / things you never knew about the American flag
If you want to learn a small piece about the United States' history, check out these six things you never…
American Cities That Were Almost Named Something Completely Different Unsplash
Check out these six American cities that were almost named something completely different, from Miami to Phoenix.
The wreck of the Peter Iredale in the Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon, USA, at sunset. Ran aground in 1906.
Explore five U.S. states’ lost history, from ghost ships and outlaw trails to mining chaos, coastal legends, and forgotten stories.
Presidents With Interesting Hobbies, Mule, Unsplash
These are a few things you didn't know about the presidents, like the most interesting hobbies they had during their…
Children working in a factory.
From legal heroin sales to child labor and duels, these early American norms would cross legal lines in the modern…
person shhing / secret societies
Secret societies like the Illuminati and the Freemasons have long intrigued history. Below are six secret societies you might not…
Fun Facts About American History
Explore these fun facts about American history, from childhood talents to secret plans, that will make you rethink what you…