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Did you know America almost had states you’ve never even heard of? From forgotten territories to proposed states that failed by just a few votes, this video uncovers the fascinating stories of US ...

On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a filing in a California federal district court, announcing that the ...

A ridiculous but instructive thought experiment involving deep time, plate tectonics, erosion and the slow death of the sun ...

The Stono Rebellion, in which a slave who could read, saw a leaflet from Spanish-held Florida, promising freedom to anyone who could get there. Stono and his compatriots fail. But their mere attempt ...

Picture this: you’re planning your perfect beach vacation, scrolling through crystal-clear waters and pristine shores. Then ...

In his new documentary series “The American Revolution,” the prolific filmmaker depicts a nation created by violence. Still, ...

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Two and a half centuries after Henry Knox hauled 60 tons of artillery to help end the siege of Boston, historians are still ...