American History Stories That Uncover The United States' Past

Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Teddy Roosevelt survived childhood asthma, a carriage crash, a tropical disease, and even an assassination attempt in 1912 before dying quietly in his sleep at the age of 60.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 6, 2023

Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Teddy Roosevelt survived childhood asthma, a carriage crash, a tropical disease, and even an assassination attempt in 1912 before dying quietly in his sleep at the age of 60.

By Kaleena Fraga January 6, 2023

Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

Because the bones have cut marks, researchers suggest that the colonists ate the dogs during a period of severe famine.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 5, 2023

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Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

Because the bones have cut marks, researchers suggest that the colonists ate the dogs during a period of severe famine.

By Kaleena Fraga January 5, 2023

The Tragic Story Behind The Infamous ‘4 Children For Sale’ Photograph

In 1948, a photo was published of a Chicago woman apparently selling her children — and then she followed through with it. Here’s what happened to the kids afterward.

By Austin Harvey Jan 3, 2023

The Tragic Story Behind The Infamous ‘4 Children For Sale’ Photograph

In 1948, a photo was published of a Chicago woman apparently selling her children — and then she followed through with it. Here’s what happened to the kids afterward.

By Austin Harvey January 3, 2023

Ann Marie Burr, The Missing Eight-Year-Old Who May Have Been Ted Bundy’s First Victim

Ann Marie Burr disappeared from her bedroom one night in 1961 — while living in the same Tacoma, Washington neighborhood as 14-year-old Ted Bundy.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 30, 2022

Ann Marie Burr, The Missing Eight-Year-Old Who May Have Been Ted Bundy’s First Victim

Ann Marie Burr disappeared from her bedroom one night in 1961 — while living in the same Tacoma, Washington neighborhood as 14-year-old Ted Bundy.

By Kaleena Fraga December 30, 2022

George A Custer Alongside Painting Of Custers Last Stand

Custer’s Last Stand: Inside The Famed Officer’s Death At The Battle Of Little Bighorn

On June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer led 210 men into an attack against 3,000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors — and the Native Americans killed every last one of them.

By Kendrick Foster Dec 30, 2022

Custer’s Last Stand: Inside The Famed Officer’s Death At The Battle Of Little Bighorn

On June 25, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer led 210 men into an attack against 3,000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors — and the Native Americans killed every last one of them.

By Kendrick Foster December 30, 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 30, 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

These discoveries changed our understanding of the past — and some of them might even rewrite the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga December 30, 2022

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Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

Bones Of Indigenous Dogs Eaten By Colonists Discovered At Jamestown

The Tragic Story Behind The Infamous ‘4 Children For Sale’ Photograph

The Tragic Story Behind The Infamous ‘4 Children For Sale’ Photograph

Ann Marie Burr, The Missing Eight-Year-Old Who May Have Been Ted Bundy’s First Victim

Ann Marie Burr, The Missing Eight-Year-Old Who May Have Been Ted Bundy’s First Victim

Custer’s Last Stand: Inside The Famed Officer’s Death At The Battle Of Little Bighorn

Custer’s Last Stand: Inside The Famed Officer’s Death At The Battle Of Little Bighorn

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

From A Warrior Statue In Kyrgyzstan To A Maya City In Mexico, These Are The Most Significant Historical Discoveries Of 2022

The Story Of Rose O’Neal Greenhow, The Civil War Spy Who Smuggled Secrets To The Confederacy

The Story Of Rose O’Neal Greenhow, The Civil War Spy Who Smuggled Secrets To The Confederacy

The Story Of Philip Johnson, The Man Who Almost Got Away With The Biggest Cash Heist In U.S. History

The Story Of Philip Johnson, The Man Who Almost Got Away With The Biggest Cash Heist In U.S. History

Inside The Demise Of Troy Leon Gregg, The Man Who Escaped Death Row Before Being Murdered That Very Night

Inside The Demise Of Troy Leon Gregg, The Man Who Escaped Death Row Before Being Murdered That Very Night

The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’

The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’