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The Ten Best History Books of 2025

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect overlooked histories and examine how the United States ended up where it is today ...
We all learned the story of Thanksgiving as kids. We were taught that the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620 and were ...
What if the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrate today was shaped by centuries of evolving customs rather than a single historic ...
Small towns hide extraordinary pieces of America’s past, from bold ideas to quiet turning points that still shape the nation ...
The University of Mississippi's Declaration of Independence Center teaches students about founding documents as surveys show ...
The Ohio House passed legislation that would allow teachers to discuss religion's positive impacts when teaching American ...
Thanksgiving Feasts Throughout History This vintage archive brings you a collection of old photographs, illustrations, and ...