Stories of people of color aren’t always found in the usual public records or data sets. Often, the stories are hidden in slave schedules and plantation accounting books. They are packed away with ...

Small towns hide extraordinary pieces of America’s past, from bold ideas to quiet turning points that still shape the nation ...

This duality made intuitive sense to the students. They understood that their country and its heroes, like all of us, aren’t ...

As high school students across the U.S. embraced political activism, adults turned to the authorities to shield their sons and daughters from radical influences History Charles Oldrieve used ...

The University of Mississippi's Declaration of Independence Center teaches students about founding documents as surveys show ...

The United States is a relatively young country, but there are plenty of historical places in America where you can learn about and experience the past. The USA is less than 250 years old, but in that ...

“Jacktown USA” explores the rich musical history of Jackson, Mississippi, covering blues, southern soul and other genres. The book features anecdotes and stories from prominent musicians like Benjamin ...

The Beijing Games marked the second time that the Chinese city has hosted the Olympics. They are also the first city to host both the Summer (2008) and Winter Olympics. Get top local stories in ...