# Virginia
Most Don’t Know How Salt Influenced Civilizations and Shaped World History
Some people use the phrase “old as dirt” but have you ever thought of using the term with the word salt instead of dirt? Well, if you have, you would not be…
American Tragedy: 40 Disturbing Photographs from the Battlefields of the Civil War
In today’s world of mass image collecting and “selfies,” it is hard to imagine a world in which some sort…
27 Hours to Freedom: The Incredible Escape Story of Slave Henry ‘Box’ Brown
Given the nature of his remarkable escape, it is hardly a surprise to learn that Henry ‘Box’ Brown became a…
Thousands of Americans Were Sterilized for Being “Feeble Minded” in the 20th Century
Eugenics is a thought process that has been behind some of the greatest evil the world has ever known. The…
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…
Mary Bowser: A Brave Black Spy in the Confederate White House
Mary Bowser is not a name you will easily find in the history books. Her name will not be a…
The German Kaiser’s Secret Plan To Invade the U.S.
It can be easy to see the United States as an unreachable, unimpeachable nation, so large and powerful as to…
Today in History: Thomas Jefferson Is Born (1743)
On this day 1743, Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. As a President, Jefferson oversaw the largest land purchase…
Today In History: Massacre Leaves 347 English Settlers Dead In Jamestown, Virginia (1622)
On this day in 1622, the Jamestown Massacre took place. The massacre was an unfortunate event and an economic setback that…
American Nazi: The Life of George Lincoln Rockwell
The term "alt-right" was a hot-button word in the American media landscape during last year's presidential campaign and election. To…