USS Ranger, John Paul Jones commanding, challenged HMS Drake to a fight on April 1778 in the first American naval victory in the Revolutionary War.

Apr 17, 2011 – Larry Grant

On a rainy April night in 1777, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington embarked on a forty-mile trek,earning her rightful place amongst our American heroes.

Apr 1, 2011 – Michael Rose

Empires and insurgencies each have their advantages when they square off, and there are certain aspects that are consistent through time and place.

Mar 27, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

Shortly after he pardoned all Republicans convicted under the Alien and Sedition Acts, President Jefferson targeted a Federalist editor for libel.

Mar 24, 2011 – Megan Flinchum

Three years before his duel with Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton lost his oldest son to the code of honour that would take his life.

Mar 23, 2011 – Megan Flinchum

The memoirs of these two important historical figures provide an insight into the early colonization of America.

Mar 23, 2011 – Andrew Glikin-Gusinsky

Arthur St Clair was ambitious but bull-headed. He was repeatedly warned by his superiors which finally led to his retirement. He died broke and forgotten.

Mar 20, 2011 – Fran Rooks

What's the deal with Evacuation Day? This article explores the history behind the holiday and the debate on whether we should keep it.

Mar 16, 2011 – Noelle Corbin

Influences on the American colonists' decision to separate themselves from the Mother Country can be reduced to six main points which are laid out here.

Mar 14, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

William Alexander of New Jersey claimed the title Earl of Sterling. Yet, he was an American patriot, Continental Army general and friend of Washington's.

Mar 14, 2011 – Larry Slater

A look at the retirement and death of America's most famous pirate.

Mar 14, 2011 – Conrad Clough

A look at the short, bloody life of Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard the pirate. Part one of two.

Mar 9, 2011 – Conrad Clough

Known as the "Seven Years' War" in Britain and the "Guerre de sept ans" in France, this was the culmination of the imperial struggle for North America.

Mar 5, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

From the Interregnum to the American Revolution, there were a few major long-term factors that led to the rebellion of the 13 colonies.

Mar 1, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

There were many English colonies founded and abandoned during the colonial period. This essay looks at the origins of the original 13 states as colonies.

Feb 22, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

The seminal Puritan experience in the New World was more complex than is typically remembered. Indeed, not all New England colonists were Puritans.

Feb 17, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

Joint-stock companies in England had tried numerous times to establish a colony in North America. It was no sure thing that Jamestown would be the first.

Feb 16, 2011 – Douglas Harvey

War ballads emphasized courage and sacrifice while promoting the idea of a free America following the actions of tea party activists in colonial Boston.

Feb 12, 2011 – Michael Streich

American independence was strengthened by attempts at colonial unity, pro-colonial leaders in Parliament, and assumptions leading to British defeat.

Feb 11, 2011 – Michael Streich

For Americans in the colonial and revolutionary periods, ready money consisted almost exclusively of coins from other countries, primarily Spain.

Feb 11, 2011 – Darryl Hamson