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This 17th Century Woman Took Down Ten of her Abenaki Captor’s and Became a Legend
Much of what is known about Hannah Duston is speculative, including what her real name was. It can be found spelled as Dustin, Duston, Dustan, and even Durstan, depending upon where one…
Ancient History
20 Mind-Blowing Facts from African History that Made Us Rethink Our World History Lessons
Here’s a bold statement to begin: much of what you think you know about African History is plain wrong. Until…
American History
Revolution on Film: 9 Motion Pictures That Chronicle the American Revolution
For reasons unknown except perhaps to Hollywood producers, the American Revolutionary was has received short shrift when it comes to…
American History
Mother Nature’s Fury: 10 Devastating Historical Hurricanes, 1502-1780
Hurricane: a term likely derived from Spanish’s “huracan.” The Spanish word, in turn, shares roots with Caribbean tribal words for…
American History
The Lost Colony of Roanoke: 8 Theories About the Mysterious Island and Its Inhabitants
One of American history’s enduring mysteries is The Lost Colony of Roanoke. Established in 1585 as an English attempt to…