Four beat-up survivors stumbled into Mexico City in 1536, ending an eight-year nightmare. Estevanico, Cabeza de Vaca, ...

When colleges shut their doors to women, Augusta Jane Chapin found another path. In 1864, she broke ground as one of ...

Wilkinson’s shady deals threatened to split Kentucky’s independence movement and pull the territory away from the United ...

Pocatello led attacks on wagon trains near Snake River in southern Idaho on August 9-10, 1862, killing ten white men. His ...

Hawaii passed the Masters and Servants Act on June 21, 1850, creating a system close to slavery. The law let plantations ...

In 1914, James Deering was a man with a clock ticking. The rich bachelor had pernicious anemia and needed sun to live. So he ...

September in Virginia is ideal for exploring historic towns thanks to mild weather, fewer crowds, and vibrant fall scenery.

The Cass Scenic Railroad offers one of the most classic fall experiences in the state. The ride takes you up Bald Knob, the ...

Washington’s trails in September often surprise wandering travelers with pops of late-season wildflowers that linger under ...

On May 22, 1799, Toypurina died at age 39 at Mission San Juan Bautista in Alta California. The mission system kept destroying ...

Thinking about moving to Louisiana? Don’t. The Pelican State will spoil you with spicy food, second lines in the streets, and swamps that look straight out of a movie. This list pretends to warn you ...

September is one of the best months for couples to break from daily routines. The summer heat softens, skies are clearer, and the first hints of fall color appear in trees and fields. The air feels ...