Starting in the 15th century, Portugal began exploring the African coast searching for a shorter route for trade with Asia. Not to be outdone, Spain sponsored Columbus’ voyage due west and discovered ...
A world to take -- England stakes a claim -- the land they found -- Atlantic foothold -- Religious havens -- The people who came -- Competition for colonies -- Burdens and blessings -- The settlers ...
On Jan. 30, Yale professor Lisa Lowe held a lecture titled “Colonial Histories of the Present,” which navigated America’s history of colonialism, slavery and discrimination to study how each evolved ...
Population history of native North Americans / Russell Thornton -- Patterns of disease in early North American populations / Douglas H. Ubelaker -- The population of the St. Lawrence Valley, 1608-1760 ...
Canada is often described from an American point of view as the quieter neighbor above the border, but that nickname doesn’t do the country justice. Its history is full of Indigenous civilizations, ...
AND WGAL, IS RECOGNIZING A MAJOR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY. PRETTY BIG ONE TO THE FOUNDING OF OUR COUNTRY. AS THIS JULY 4TH MARKS 250 YEARS SINCE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WAS SIGNED. AND AS AMERICA ...
The Coastal Discovery Museum’s upcoming exhibit will highlight the untold story of Santa Elena, the first European Colonial Capital in North America. Sponsored Content by Along the gentle tidal creeks ...