‘Call It Courage’ by Armstrong Sperry is a coming-of-age adventure story about a young Polynesian boy facing his fears and finding courage.
The Indian Removal Act (1830) Explained
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States.
James Cook’s exploration of the Pacific Northwest Explained
James Cook’s exploration of the Pacific Northwest marked a significant milestone in the European discovery and mapping of the region.
The Mississippian Culture Explained
The Mississippian Culture was a pre-Columbian Native American civilization that thrived in the Mississippi River Valley and southeastern United States from approximately 800 to 1600 CE.
Hernán Cortés Explained
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
Pocahontas Explained
Pocahontas: The Native American woman who played a significant role in the early English colonization of Virginia.
Trail of Tears (1838-1839) Explained
The forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to designated reservations, resulting in thousands of deaths and immense suffering.
First Matabele War Explained
The First Matabele War was a conflict between the British South Africa Company and the Matabele Kingdom in present-day Zimbabwe, resulting in the defeat of the Matabele and the establishment of British control.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West Summary
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the tragic history of Native Americans in the American West.
Second Matabele War Explained
The Second Matabele War was a conflict in 1896-1897 between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele people in present-day Zimbabwe.
Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History Summary
‘Empire of the Summer Moon’ is a captivating historical account of the rise and fall of the Comanche tribe, led by Quanah Parker, who became the most powerful Native American tribe in American history.
Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage Explained
Christopher Columbus’ first voyage marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.