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This Native American Man Has The Oldest American DNA Ever Recorded

The DNA testing company found Darrell Crawford's results so unprecedented that they said it was like finding Bigfoot.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2019

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This Native American Man Has The Oldest American DNA Ever Recorded

The DNA testing company found Darrell Crawford's results so unprecedented that they said it was like finding Bigfoot.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2019

Archaeologists Finally Uncover Grisly Evidence Of Legendary 17th-Century Eskimo Massacre

Archeologists found the remains of 28 villagers that were shown to have been tortured before their village was burned to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 23, 2019

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Archaeologists Finally Uncover Grisly Evidence Of Legendary 17th-Century Eskimo Massacre

Archeologists found the remains of 28 villagers that were shown to have been tortured before their village was burned to the ground.

By Natasha Ishak • April 23, 2019

New Mexico Will Officially Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Instead Of Columbus Day

New Mexico recently joined the dozen states and several dozen cities and counties around the U.S. that have abolished Columbus Day and adopted Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 4, 2019

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New Mexico Will Officially Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Instead Of Columbus Day

New Mexico recently joined the dozen states and several dozen cities and counties around the U.S. that have abolished Columbus Day and adopted Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.

By Natasha Ishak • April 4, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena • Feb 25, 2019

Chief Joseph Sought Peace With The U.S. Government Through Diplomacy — But They Wouldn’t Listen

Chief Joseph was determined not to abandon his ancestral lands and to stand his ground without violence. But the U.S. government had other ideas.

By Katie Serena • February 25, 2019

Maria Tallchief: The Small-Town Native American Who Became America’s First Prima Ballerina

She represented American on the global stage and became the country's most beloved dancer in spite of rampant discrimination.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 12, 2018

Maria Tallchief: The Small-Town Native American Who Became America’s First Prima Ballerina

She represented American on the global stage and became the country's most beloved dancer in spite of rampant discrimination.

By Gina Dimuro • December 12, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • Oct 7, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • October 7, 2018

“The Next Best Thing To Hell”: The Story Of The Worst Mass Execution In American History

“If you strike at them they will all turn on you and devour you and your women and little children,” the Dakota chief warned before the uprising that led to the slaughter. He was right.

By Brandon Weber • Sep 27, 2018

“The Next Best Thing To Hell”: The Story Of The Worst Mass Execution In American History

“If you strike at them they will all turn on you and devour you and your women and little children,” the Dakota chief warned before the uprising that led to the slaughter. He was right.

By Brandon Weber • September 27, 2018

The Forgotten Bear River Massacre May Be The Deadliest Native American Slaughter Ever

When the Bear River Massacre ended in Preston, Idaho on January 29, 1863, hundreds lay dead — hundreds who are largely forgotten today.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 9, 2018

The Forgotten Bear River Massacre May Be The Deadliest Native American Slaughter Ever

When the Bear River Massacre ended in Preston, Idaho on January 29, 1863, hundreds lay dead — hundreds who are largely forgotten today.

By Gina Dimuro • July 9, 2018

They Killed His Wife And Burned Down His House – Then Liver-Eating Johnson Hunted Them Down And Ate Them

While on a quest for revenge, Liver-Eating Johnson earned his gruesome nickname and struck fear into the hearts – and livers – of his enemies.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2018

They Killed His Wife And Burned Down His House – Then Liver-Eating Johnson Hunted Them Down And Ate Them

While on a quest for revenge, Liver-Eating Johnson earned his gruesome nickname and struck fear into the hearts – and livers – of his enemies.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2018

U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting • Aug 10, 2017

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U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting • August 10, 2017

Stunning Photos Of The Crow Tribe Taken Just Before Their Culture Was All But Stamped Out

These one-of-a-kind early 20th-century photos depict the Crow tribe as their way of life was on the verge of changing forever.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 20, 2017

Stunning Photos Of The Crow Tribe Taken Just Before Their Culture Was All But Stamped Out

These one-of-a-kind early 20th-century photos depict the Crow tribe as their way of life was on the verge of changing forever.

By Mark Oliver • July 20, 2017

Settling Alaska: 47 Photographs From When Americans Moved Up North

When the first Americans settled into Alaska, the land and the natives who lived in it went through some profound changes.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 16, 2017

Settling Alaska: 47 Photographs From When Americans Moved Up North

When the first Americans settled into Alaska, the land and the natives who lived in it went through some profound changes.

By Mark Oliver • July 16, 2017