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Though a struggling writer in his time, Henry David Thoreau is today a staple in American literature. Read on for how he became one of history’s leading writers. 

What happened to Amelia Earhart when she vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937? We’re diving into the moments that led up to her disappearance and modern day theories about the fate of the pilot. 

Skyscrapers have captured the minds of Americans for decades with their stunning architecture and seemingly impossibility height. These are 7 skyscrapers that you’ve got to check out. 

Landing two American astronauts on the Moon marked the end of the Space Race, but the beginning of a new era in science and exploration. These are the events that led up to the monumental event. 

During the mid-20th century, the Civil Rights Movement shook the nation. These are six sites that offer a glimpse into that transformative time in American history. 

In Chicago Artist Colonies, author Keith Stolte dives into the rise of artistry in Chicago, and the communities that built themselves alongside it. Read on for a sneak peek at the book, out now!

Children’s stories, literary essays, and the rules of grammar composed the career of renowned writer E.B. White. We’re taking a look into the life of the writer and the stories he left behind. 

Beginning in the mid-1800s, women throughout American began speaking up and demanding equal rights as their male peers. This is how the Seneca Falls Convention and its organizers kicked off the decades-long movement. 

At the height of the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces clashed in Shiloh, Tennessee. That area has been preserved for visitors to explore. Here’s what you need to know when visiting Shiloh National Military Park. 

Since the first cities started cropping up in the Colonies, American city landscapers have been including parks in their metropolis designs. In some cities, their parks have become popular among tourists and locals alike. It’s thought that community green spaces are good for the general wellbeing of those who utilize them. These are 6 of the most popular city parks you won’t want to miss. 

Author of the renowned The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne made a career for himself as a writer and politician in ways that altered American culture at the time. This is the life that created the influential man. 

The name George Washington is one of the most well-known in American history. A military and political leader, Washington set out to create a new and great nation with the other Founding Fathers. But his life was much more than the Revolutionary War or his presidency – read on for 5 of our best reads about Washington’s life, from his childhood in Virginia to his time in office!