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pirates
Chasing Black Caesar, Southern Florida's Notorious Pirate
Was the terror of Biscayne Bay a man who escaped slavery, an African chieftain, or a marketing ploy that went viral?
maps
The Little-Known Land Fraud That Changed American History
Without this now-obscure land investment scheme, the Yazoo Land Affair, Georgia might have been a "super state."
architecture
The Surprising Southern Roots of Sierra Leone’s Krio Homes
Freetown's Krio homes preserve an enduring legacy of resilience—but the question of how to save them looms.
rats
In Colonial Williamsburg, Thieving Rats Save History
Historians owe a debt of gratitude to these furry pilferers.
York, South Carolina
Colonial Iron Mine
During the American Revolutionary War, iron excavated from this mine was used to make swords, cannons, and more.
victorian
5 Overlooked LGBTQ Stories to Celebrate Pride Month
How do you learn—and save—a history that was often too dangerous to write down?
Framingham, Massachusetts
The Old Field of 1800
Two stone markers honor the Nipmuc people who first settled here millennia ago.
cemeteries
Burial Hill's Historic Gravestones Are Coming to Your Screen
Digitizing markers at the Massachusetts cemetery makes them more accessible.
food
Remembering Caesar, Colonial Virginia’s Enslaved Chocolatier
In Robert E. Lee's birthplace, Dontavius Williams honors an unsung chef.
Landenberg, Pennsylvania
Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania Tri-State Point
The meeting of the northwestern corner of Delaware, the northeastern corner of Maryland, and the southern edge of Pennsylvania.
Swift Run, Virginia
Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Markers
On the side of a Virginia highway, a collection of monuments commemorates an 18th-century trek through the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Chowning’s Tavern
Enjoy dishes that founding fathers once ate at this Colonial Williamsburg pub.
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Ken Burns on His Obsession With Ben Franklin, and Admiration for Guy Fieri
The documentary filmmaker talks about a founder's flaws, radical openness, and road tripping for a sandwich.
Fenwick Isle, Delaware
Transpeninsular Line Marker
A unique marker erected during the 18th century.
Charles City, Virginia
Berkeley Plantation
This estate on the banks of the James River was home to a Founding Father, two presidents, a famous bugle melody, and what some say was the actual first Thanksgiving.
Williamsburg, Virginia
The King’s Arms Tavern
Dine like an American revolutionary at Colonial Williamsburg.
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The Brides 'Imported' to Colonial America for Their Brewing Skills
English colonists needed alcohol to survive. And for that, they needed women.
Weare, New Hampshire
Site of the Pine Tree Riot
One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.
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