The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic ...

The Dutch were masters of trade. Had they remained in possession of New Amsterdam, it could have become a wealthy city-state like Hong Kong or Singapore. Or the Dutch could have continued expanding in ...

and by the dawn of the new century, the majority of Africans and African Americans were slaves for life. Control over the captive population became a significant issue for whites as rebellion and ...

Made up of six states, this region in the north east of the US is best known for its history and culture, but its coastal roads and mountain hiking trails are just as big a hit.

on Monday at 7 p.m. Join Andy Volpe with an in-depth look at the printing methods used in the New England (English) Colonies from the 1630s to 1790s. Learn about the differences between letterpress ...