The Untold History of the United States is a doorstop of a book, one thick with villains—and flecked with the occasional “forgotten” hero—all assembled to prove that the 20th century was a ...

Abortion was once simply part of life in the United States. Then, for about 100 years, it was illegal. How we got there and got to where we are now may surprise you.

For much of the past four years, Oliver Stone has been working on a 10-part documentary series for Showtime, The Untold History of the United States.. The series — whose budget has gone up from ...

The History of Unions in the United States. Milestones in the struggle to protect workers’ rights. By Ronni Sandroff. Updated February 24, 2025. Reviewed by. Michael J Boyle.

The history of income tax in the United States has a deep meaning originating from the Civil War before it was reintroduced later, just before the U.S. entered World War I.

Illustration of the slave revolt in Haiti, and what slaveholders in the United States feared. Digital Media Lab, University of Virginia Between 1791 and 1810, more than 25,000 refugees arrived on ...

Learn more about the history of quarantines. During WW I, authorities incarcerated 30,000 prostitutes in an effort to curb venereal disease. Accessibility statement Skip to main content ...

A Brief History of the United States Postal Service To forge a nation, the founders needed an efficient communications network. Winifred Gallagher. October 2020. Get our newsletter!