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American History

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: What Happened to the Settlers?

Introduction: A Moment in the American Story Before Jamestown, before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, there was Roanoke. Shrouded in the mists of time and mystery, the story of the Lost Colony of Roanoke is one of the oldest

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8 Messed-up History Lies Americans Still Believe

Have you ever questioned whether history unfolded exactly as we are taught or if there are details that might alter our perspective? History is frequently perceived through narratives transmitted over generations, often resulting in enduring misconceptions within American culture. Although

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5 Presidents With More Controversial Legacies Than Trump

While environmental and public health advocates agree that Trump is the worst President ever, history shows that other presidents could also claim this title. Who do you think is the worst American President in history? Whether you agree that Trump

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Teddy Roosevelt: 12 Facts About the Man Trump Admires

The 26th President of the United States, Theodor “Teddy” Roosevelt served from 1901 to 1909. As we all know, he was a larger-than-life figure, famously known for his boundless energy, progressive policies, and rugged persona. Born into a very wealthy

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7 Awesome American Trends That Defined the 1920s to ’40s

Do you know the American trends that shaped people’s lives between 1920 and 1940?  America and its youth, in particular, got involved in a lot of activities during the period between WWI and WWII. Same as today’s generations, they wanted

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Interesting Tidbits About the Rushmore Presidents

What do you know about the Rushmore Presidents?  Did you know that the idea of making a sculpture in the Black Hills was to attract tourists to the state? Little did he know, Mr. Doane Robinson, because the idea worked

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Luck Syndrome: 6 Failed Attempts on Hitler’s Life

These are all the failed attempts on Hitler’s life. He was really…lucky!   Adolf Hitler had huge support from most members of the Nazi party before and during WWII, but surprisingly (or not), there were still plenty of people who wanted

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Here’s What Presidents Were Doing During WWII

It’s quite hard to put into words the full impact that WWII had on the world, and it definitely changed America forever. In fact, have you ever wondered what the presidents who served during World War II did and how

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6 Common American History Misconceptions

What are the biggest lies of American history? We’ve all been there: sitting in a classroom where all the information was presented as irrefutable facts and we had no choice but to memorize it. Always the same linear narrative, but