American History
7 Legendary American Generals, 7 Legendary Mistakes
War is an unforgiving line of work. A bad decision or an unlucky series of events can transform a formidable…
40 Graphic Images of the Vietnam War Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War, launched on January 30, 1968, by…
Violent Rebellion: 8 Times American Slaves Revolted
Slaves resisted their bondage. Low acts of resistance were everyday occurrences such as breaking a tool, work slowdowns and stoppages,…
The Deadliest Pandemic in Modern History Killed Millions in the 20th Century
The early 20th-century history of Europe was one of war, political strife, and economic upheaval. Empire crumbled and new societies…
25 Photos of the Wanton North American Bison Hunts
Bison Hunting was an activity fundamental to the economy and society of the Plains Indians people who inhabited the Interior…
The Sand Creek Massacre, Part 2: Slaughter of the Innocents
Colonel Chivington led a force of approximately 700 men overnight to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho camp at Sand Creek,…
25 Photos of the Investigation Into the Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer and rapist. He sexually assaulted, tortured, and murdered at least 33 teenaged…
The Slave Who Escaped from George Washington
Before the end of the American Civil War, there were many US Presidents who owned slaves in their lives at…
The Sand Creek Massacre, Part 1: Lies and Betrayal
The Sand Creek Massacre has gone down in American history as one of the darkest events of the decade's long…
Andrew Jackson’s Inaugural Reception Foreshadowed Dark Events to Come
A powerful argument can be made in support of Andrew Jackson being the most controversial person ever to serve as…