The most feared Native American leader of the 19th century was a yawning man. At least, that’s what his name meant. Born on June 16, 1829, in what is now Turkey Creek, […]
It Took One-Fourth of the U.S. Army to Capture Geronimo
Who Got Ripped Off When Manhattan Was Purchased for $24?
At some point in every history class, the subject invariably comes up that Manhattan Island was purchased from naive Native Americans by savvy Europeans for mere pocket change. When you hear about […]
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