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In the late 1800s, Chicago grew rapidly into a major industrial city, but its wooden buildings and poor planning led to the Great Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city. Amazingly, the city quickly rebuilt, creating the world’s...

Chicago became one of the most important cities in the U.S. thanks to its central location, booming railroad and river networks, and its role in agriculture and industry. It grew rapidly by processing goods like grain and meat, shipping...

Discover how Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. This video explores Lincoln’s early life, his work as a lawyer in Illinois, and his growing passion for politics. Learn about his...

The Tri-State tornado of 1925 is believed to be the single longest-lasting and longest track tornado, producing the largest loss of life in the United States. It is also one of the fastest-moving tornadoes recorded. With more than 2,000...

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Kentucky and largely self-educated. His early experiences witnessing the horrors of slavery profoundly shaped his views, leading to a political career...

The 1860 presidential election, pivotal in U.S. history, catapulted Abraham Lincoln to power, intensified national divisions over slavery, and led directly to the Civil War.

Roberta Senechal de la Roche, a retired historian and sociologist from Washington and Lee University, specialized in studying collective violence. Her first major publication, originally titled The Sociogenesis of a Race Riot, was later...

The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however,...

2050 is getting closer. While at one point that year felt like a far off future year, we're actually getting close enough to it that we can make some pretty realistic predictions of what might happen. And because I do so much research...

What do you get when you combine mass surveillance with A.I.? It’s a dystopia that’s already a reality in places across the world. Fashion designers are pushing back, crafting clothing and accessories that trick facial recognition...