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Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy
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Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.
There Are Hundreds of Classic Westerns, We'll Be Impressed If You Can Guess 20
Well, circle the wagons, pilgrim! Make sure your powder's dry because we're calling you out for a Western movie shootout! How many of these rootin' tootin' classics have you seen?
How Buffalo Bill Became a Living, Breathing Personification of the American West
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William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and frontiersman. But he's best known as the showman behind Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open
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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.
How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.
How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long
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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Fried Chicken
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore of Southern fried chicken and the role of Col. Sanders and KFC in spreading it worldwide.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.