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Large white historic building with wraparound porches and a tall octagonal tower rising above the roofline. The structure sits beside a curved paved road, surrounded by autumn trees and shrubs. Dark gray clouds fill the sky, giving the scene an overcast atmosphere.

The Holy Ghosters: Maine's Forgotten Turn-of-the-Century Cult

Historic brick building with a central clock tower and arched belfry, topped by a flagpole. The symmetrical façade features tall windows and a central doorway with steps. Leafless trees and neighboring buildings frame the scene under a clear blue sky.

"...the most debasing and detestable tyranny": Rhode Island Rebels…

Black-and-white illustration of armed colonial militia confronting British soldiers on a village green, with men firing muskets amid smoke and fallen bodies in the foreground, while organized troops advance near large colonial buildings, barns, and a church steeple in the background—depicting an early Revolutionary War skirmish.

"Huzzah!" The Semiquincentennial of American Independence is Upon Us

Illustration labeled “American Stage Coach” showing a horse-drawn coach carrying passengers along a road, with a driver in front. Two white horses pull the coach at speed past a coastal landscape featuring buildings, a fence, and a body of water with a smoking ship in the distance.

"...the malignancy of others compels us to convince the Public...":…

Illustration of two women in regency-style dresses standing in a grassy field under a tree. One in green holds a small flower while the other in a patterned red dress leans in closely, suggesting intimacy. In the background, figures work in a field near a distant village.

Before Bridgerton: How a Real-Life Regency Relationship Fascinated the World

Round, blue-tinted eyeglasses rest on a stack of handwritten papers on a wooden surface. The lenses reflect cursive writing, and the background is softly blurred, creating a quiet, scholarly atmosphere.

Reflecting upon the influence of the blue color of the sky: Seeing the world…

The Smithsonian Institution Building, known as the “Castle,” made of red sandstone in Romanesque Revival style, stands under a partly cloudy sky. A bronze statue of a man in formal 19th-century attire stands prominently in the foreground before the arched entrance, surrounded by greenery and trees.

"...the chief exponent of the scientific thought of the people of the…

Engraving showing a 19th-century royal interior where men in formal dress carry a decorated Christmas tree through a grand room, while other figures look on. The scene depicts an early British royal Christmas celebration, with period clothing, ornate architecture, and a sense of ceremony.

Dinner with Victoria: Recreating the 1894 Christmas Feast with Old American…

From the Library of Congress. Two hand painted images of American women and British soldiers. On left a Quaker woman detains an English General with tea. On right, a woman receives British soldiers on a porch.

"Such women should read, should think, and should act": Women's…

An 18th-century prison scene depicting British soldiers guarding sick and emaciated prisoners inside a dark, crowded cell aboard a ship. The central figure, a red-coated guard with a musket, stands among suffering inmates—some lying on straw, others slumped or comforting one another. Light filters dimly through barred windows, highlighting the harsh and unsanitary conditions. The illustration conveys despair, illness, and confinement during wartime imprisonment.

"Rebels! Turn out your Dead!": The Prison Ship Martyrs of the…

Historic black-and-white photograph showing four uniformed soldiers standing near the entrance of Fort Garland, Colorado with weathered adobe walls. A small wooden guardhouse stands to the right, and a tall flagpole rises in the center of the courtyard with a pulley or signal device suspended near the top. Trees and low buildings are visible in the background, framed by distant hills or mountains. From the Library of Congress

"As to this, I really cannot attempt to explain what I consider a good…

Image from New York Public Library digital library, Wikimedia Commons. Black-and-white engraving depicting the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga (1775) during the American Revolution. In the foreground, Ethan Allen, dressed in military uniform with sword raised, confronts the British commander inside the stone fort. The caption below reads: “Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. ‘By what authority?’ ‘In the name of the Great Jehovah & the Continental Congress.’”

Ethan Allen: "...farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer…

Those They Left Behind: The Hidden Grief of LGBTQ+ Loss in 19th and Early 20th…

Black-and-white engraving of a large-scale battlefield scene showing soldiers in formation, officers on horseback, and cannons being prepared in the foreground. Dense ranks of infantry are seen advancing toward a hill under a smoky sky, with smoke and chaos at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The dramatic sky and dynamic composition convey the intensity and scale of the historical battle. From: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library.

"...devoted to his country when her soil was everywhere pressed by the…

Black-and-white photo of the Old Belfry in Lexington, Massachusetts, a wooden structure with a small belfry tower and a plaque above the door. Surrounded by trees and grass, this historic building is where the alarm was sounded early on April 19, 1775, summoning the Minute Men to the Lexington Common at the start of the American Revolutionary War. From the Library of Congress

"A cry of defiance, and not of fear": Did Paul Revere Ride Alone?

Black and white photograph of a group of suffragettes and supporters gathered at Union Square, New York, dated February 16, 1908. The central women are smiling and dressed in winter coats and elaborate hats, holding flowers and pamphlets, surrounded by a crowd of men in bowler hats. The image has a handwritten caption at the bottom: "Suffragettes at Union Sq. 2/16/08."

"Moving Forward Together!": Amplifying Women's History and…

An engraved illustration of The Custom House in New York, which was in use from 1799 to 1815. The neoclassical building features a grand portico with columns and a triangular pediment, surrounded by a fenced courtyard. In the foreground, a lively street scene depicts men and women in period attire engaging in conversation, a horse-drawn cart, and individuals carrying goods. The engraving is credited to W.M. Aikman and Wm. Rollinson, and it was published for the Society of Iconophiles in 1906.

"Tinkering the Tariff": Uncovering Tariff Debates in Historical…

A vintage illustrated movie poster for Venus of the South Seas, starring Annette Kellerman. The artwork features a woman with a flowing white headscarf and a shimmering mermaid-like tail, gracefully floating in an underwater scene. The background showcases a vibrant green ocean with glowing pearls or bubbles, while waves and sailing ships appear above the water's surface. The title is prominently displayed in bold white lettering.

"The Diving Venus": Annette Kellerman, a Beautiful Example of Female…

Photograph of Susanna Salter in 1887. She has light skin, high cheekbones, and a serious expression. Her hair is neatly pulled back with curls framing her forehead. She is dressed in a high-collared dark dress adorned with a brooch at the collar and a decorative chain. The background is softly faded, highlighting her face and attire. Image: Kansas Historical Society, Wikimedia

"Come west, young woman, come west!" Susanna Salter and her unlikely…

An antique illustration depicts three Chukchi people in a landscape near Plover Bay. One individual is wearing traditional hoop armor made of overlapping plates, covering their torso and head. They hold a bow and have a stoic expression. Another person, dressed in warm fur clothing, holds a spear, while a child reaches out toward them. The background consists of rolling hills and an open expanse. The caption below reads, "Chukchis wearing Hoop Armor, Plover Bay.

Martial Arts: Indigenous Use of Shields and Body Armor in 18th-20th Century…

Kindred Spirits is a large stainless steel outdoor sculpture in Bailick Park in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. commemorates the 1847 donation by the Native American Choctaw people to Irish famine relief during the Great Hunger. The sculpture consists of nine 20-foot (6.1 m) stainless steel eagle feathers arranged in a circle, no two feathers being identical, forming a bowl shape to represent a gift of a bowl of food.

"'Iyyikowa' – It Means Serving Those in Need": Exploring…

"The Logic of Survival is the Logic of Slaves": China Squares Off…

Map of Hispaniola 1534. From: U.S. Serial Set Maps I, S.Exec.Doc. 38

"White Hell in Black Haiti": An Excursion to Haiti Wherein the…

Photo of Zitkála-Šá, Sioux Indian and activist, circa 1898. Photographer, Gertrude Käsebier. National Museum of American History

"She is one of the best representations of the educated Indian":…