False Things You Believe About Malcolm X
Malcolm X remains one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. Here are some of the false things you believe about Malcolm X.
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The Untold Truth Of The Navajo Nation
The Diné, also known as the Navajo Nation, have a long history on the North American continent. This is the untold truth of the Navajo Nation.
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What Native Americans Ate Every Day Before Europeans Came
For Native Americans, putting dinner on the table was a full-time job. This is what Native Americans ate every day before Europeans came.
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The True Story Of The American Indian Movement
The American Indian Movement, most known for the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee, galvanized a generation of Native youth. This is the true story of the movement.
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What Life Was Like For Trappers In The Wild West
How was the life of the average trapper in the Wild West? In a word, short.
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The Untold Truth Of George Washington Carver
Many know George Washington Carver as "that peanut guy," but this hardly scratches the surface. This is the untold truth of George Washington Carver.
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The Most Notable Train Robberies In The Wild West
The image of the train robbers jumping into cars and getting the goodies is undeniably exciting. These were the most notable train robberies in the Wild West.
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What Life Was Like For Prospectors In The Wild West
1865 saw the first Wild West showdown, in which gambler Davis Tutt bet on himself to beat "Wild Bill" Hickok and lost his life. But for prospectors, the West was plenty wild long before Hickok busted a cap in Tutt's butt.
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What Life Was Life For Explorers In The Wild West
The Wild West was a bit more nuanced than tough, no-nonsense dudes talking some god-fearin' sense into a wild and unforgiving land. Here's what life was really life for explorers.
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The Messed Up Story Of Wounded Knee
The history between the US and Native Americans doesn't make the US look like the shining hero it pretends to be. This is the messed up story of Wounded Knee.
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What These Native American Tribes Believed About Death
Native American tribes had their own ideas for what happens after death, and their beliefs can tell us as much about how they lived as how they died.
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What Life Was Like For Settlers In The Wild West
When people began moving west in the 1800s, it was a treacherous journey. They had to pass through dangerous terrain, and unpredictable territories, spawning many myths and false facts about the Wild West.
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The Real Reason So Many People Believe They Are Part Cherokee
The United States' historical treatment of its indigenous peoples is contentious, to say the least. From 1794 to 1887, during the Westward Expansion, Native American lands shrunk to almost nothing, and then the Dawes Act in 1887 chopped up what little land was left and divided it up between tribes.
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The Untold Truth Of Jim Crow
Jim Crow laws became a guiding principle in the South. What were they, and how bad was life living underneath them? This is the untold truth of Jim Crow.
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The Tragic True Story Of The Tulsa Race Massacre
The tragic true story of the Tulsa Race Massacre is a dark spot in American history, and thanks to decades of silence, you've probably never heard of it.
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The Untold Truth Of Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant should be a lot more famous than he is, but his name mainly comes up during discussions about greatest generals or worst presidents. However, the untold truth of Ulysses S. Grant is a much richer and more fascinating story.
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The Creepiest Native American Legendary Creatures
The Native Americans had some super creepy fables to get children to behave and warn people away from cultural taboos.
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Forgotten African Americans You Never Learned About In School
You probably didn't learn about many African Americans in school and that's just wrong. Here are forgotten African Americans you never learned about in school.
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The Reason Nike's Juneteenth Announcement Is So Important
When the world's largest athletic apparel and equipment company makes a statement, people listen. That company, Nike, just made a big announcement about Juneteenth -- the oldest national celebration commemorating the official end of slavery. Here's what you need to know.
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The History Of Juneteenth Explained
In the United States, June 19th marks an auspicious day in history. It's Juneteenth. Here's why that's important.
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The Untold Truth Of Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activists who made a lasting impact on history. This is the untold truth of Rosa Parks.
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The Real Reason Native Americans Weren't US Citizens Until 1924
Despite settling in what became the US long before Christopher Columbus was even born, Native Americans did not become US citizens until the 1920s. Here's why.
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The Real Reason John Adams Hated Alexander Hamilton
It's not all that unusual for people with similar endgames to disagree about the strategy to get there. Even really smart people. Even the Founding Fathers.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Emmett Till
Emmett Till loved to laugh."He would pay people to tell him jokes," according to his cousin, Wheeler Parker. He also "loved to tell jokes," said childhood friend Richard Heard, who remembered Emmett being "a funny guy all the time."
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Foods You Didn't Realize Thomas Jefferson Made Popular In America
Thomas Jefferson was truly adventurous when it came to foods, and the palate.
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The Truth About Thomas Jefferson And John Adams' Relationship
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third presidents of the United States, helped lay the foundation of the country. They were also the best of frenemies.
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How Much Whiskey Did People Really Drink In The Old West?
In 1945's "Road to Utopia," Bob Hope and Bing Crosby walk up to the bar and order drinks. But how much whiskey did people really drink in the Old West?
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