A controversial letter said to be written by Abraham Lincoln to a widow who had lost sons in the Civil War is central to Saving Private Ryan

Of Chinese descent, James Wong Howe pioneered cinematic techniques and was nominated for 16 Academy Awards, winning twice for cinematography

De Soto's legacy is one of plunder. Using primary sources about the "Lady of Cofitachequi," learn about the plunder of NA indigenous peoples

The Putnam Lodge in Cross City, Florida has a long and historic past. A microhistory about a local treasure.

The "female Valentino" successfully navigated Hollywood and the transition from the silent screen to modern movies.

Those involved in the Underground Railroad had to use carefully coded signals to get enslaved people to freedom.

During WWII, many Conscientious Objectors worked to reform mental health care institutions, with lasting results.