# Native American
12 Overlooked Contributions of Indigenous Peoples to American Society
The influence of Indigenous peoples on American society runs far deeper than most realize. Their impact stretches across technology, agriculture, language, art, and governance—leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s development. Too…
The Strongest Native American Tribe In History
Native American tribes have long been celebrated for their diversity and resilience, showcasing a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions.…
Native American Architecture Is Not What You Thought It Was
Dances with Wolves (1990) is the story of John Dunbar, a soldier living alone an abandoned fort in Dakota Territory. Despite…
The Oregon Trail Legacy Is Even Darker Than We Realized
Today the Oregon Trail is a great retro video game where we can laugh when our buddy dies of dysentery.…
Governments Used to Pay For Native American Scalps Which Made Scalping a Booming Business
In 1641, Willem Kieft, director of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, offered a friendly Native American tribe a disturbing…
How Shady Land Grabs Stole Territory from Native Americans
One of humanity’s less charming qualities is our tendency to fight over just about anything. European Catholics and Protestants, for…
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…
The Native American Princess Who Refused to Leave Her Land and Became a Legend
Following the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, which resulted in the Native American tribes of the…
The Warrior Tradition: 5 of the Greatest Native American Battle Victories
It has often been a misconception that the American Indians’ one great victory was against general Custer and that Native…