On March 17, 1776, the British evacuated Boston—driven out not by a pitched battle, but by the sight of cannon perched on Dorchester...
Think the Boston Tea Party made America a coffee-drinking nation? Historian Michelle McDonald reveals the truth: colonists were already...
As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans are gathering to reflect on gratitude, family—and of course—food. It's the time of year when we...
We often learn about slavery in early America through broad economic or political terms—cotton, sugar, markets, revolutions. But what...
When we think of early American champions of religious liberty, one name often rises above the rest: Roger Williams. Williams is widely...
Have you ever wondered why genealogy captivates so many people? Whether it’s tracing a family tree back generations or holding on to...
The winter of 1740-1741 was exceptionally cold in North America. And as Benjamin Franklin looked around his house and neighborhood, he saw...
Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the Second...
When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early questions...
Historians use a lot of different sources when they research the past. Many rely on primary source documents, documents that were written...