Lorraine Boissoneault

In September 1868, Southern white Democrats hunted down around 200 African-Americans in an effort to suppress voter turnout.

Although he was denied his House seat, Menard continued his activism with the goal of uniting people across the Western Hemisphere.

Although she’s often overshadowed by her husband, Anna made his work possible.

The shootings occurred two years before the deaths at Kent State University, but remain a little-known incident in the Civil Rights Movement.

The cheap monthly publications that flooded rural homes offered more than just advertising—they also provided companionship.

The Georgia landmark is a testament to the enduring legacy of white supremacy

For the waterway's 200th anniversary, learn about its creation and impact.

Teddy used nearly 10 times as many executive orders as his predecessor. The repercussions are still felt today.

Take a deep dive into this drawing by famed illustrator Thomas Nast.

One hundred years ago, the U.S. Congress decided that there needed to be severe limits on who was coming into the country.

From xenophobia to conspiracy theories, the Know Nothing party launched a nativist movement whose effects are still felt today.