9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”
Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.
The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth
Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.
Chaos Reigned During the 1814 Burning of Washington
The storming of the capital during the War of 1812 led to destruction.
9 Epistolary Books That Reveal History Through Letters
There's so much to learn from correspondence that has survived the passage of time.
Betsy Ross: How the Seamstress Became an Enduring Symbol of American Patriotism
She's said to have created the first American flag, but the real story is more complicated.
These Recently Unearthed Coins May Have Solved a 17th-Century Mystery
Some unexpected treasure may have pinned down the whereabouts of notorious pirate Henry Every.
The Time George Washington Prevented A Military Coup With His Glasses
Showing a weakness made our founding father strong.
The Best Books About Thomas Jefferson
These biographies and history books shed new light on a larger-than-life legacy.
12 Essential Books About Slavery in America
These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.
Lysander Spooner: The Man Who Took on the U.S. Postal Service—and Won
The American Mail Company successfully forced the U.S. Post to bring down its postal rates.
The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
