From a former manservant to a little-known Civil War veteran, meet five men who rose up from slavery to become part of the United States’ first generation of black congressmen.
Take a look back at one of the controversial chapters in America’s 19th century labor movement.
Get the stories of six early pioneers of the antislavery cause.
From America’s sixteenth president to the world’s most famous aviator, get the facts on seven historical heavyweights who had second careers as inventors.
Check out 10 little-known facts about one of the United States’ most iconic skyscrapers.
Find out more about the lives of six adventurers who made their mark on the American frontier.
Explore 10 fascinating facts about what has often been called America’s “forgotten war.”
Explore 10 key facts about one of the most gruesome episodes from the era of westward expansion.
