Native American History
The Ten Best History Books of 2023
Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the United States ended up where it is today
New U.S. Quarter Honors Maria Tallchief, America's First Prima Ballerina
Born on Osage land in Oklahoma, the famous dancer broke barriers for Native American women
This Interactive Map Shows Which Indigenous Lands You Live On
The nonprofit behind the tool wants people to learn the history of the spaces they inhabit
How the Osage Changed Martin Scorsese’s Mind
“Killers of the Flower Moon” sets a new standard in its nuanced portrait of Osage life. Decades of prior films about Native Americans didn't even try
The Real History Behind 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Martin Scorsese's new film revisits the murders of wealthy Osages in Oklahoma in the 1920s
From Wild West Shows to 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Revisit the History of Native Americans on the Silver Screen
How American Indians in Hollywood have gone from stereotypes to starring roles
The Evolution of Columbus Day Celebrations, From Italian Immigrant Pride to Indigenous Recognition
The holiday has been controversial practically since its inception
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist's search for their descendants turned up surprising results
New Exhibition Examines the Many Converging Histories of Minnesota's Fort Snelling
The site was the backdrop for critical moments in Native American, African American and Japanese American history
'The World’s UnFair,' a New Exhibition Calling for the Return of Indigenous Land, Comes to Queens
Located on an empty lot, the immersive art show has a simple message: "Give it back"
How One Robber Baron's Gamble on Railroads Brought Down His Bank and Plunged the U.S. Into the First Great Depression
In 1873, greed, speculation and overinvestment in railroads sparked a financial crisis that sank the U.S. into more than five years of misery
The Unlikely, Enduring Friendship Between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation
One act of generosity during the Great Famine forged a bond that transcends generations
Outdoor Exhibition on the National Mall Spotlights Untold American Stories
In "Beyond Granite: Pulling Together," six artists have created works for a month-long display
The Country's Newest Marine Sanctuary Could Be Co-Managed by the Chumash People
NOAA is still reviewing the proposal for the 7,000-square-mile swath of the Pacific Ocean off of Central California
'Wounded Indian' Sculpture Will Return to Boston—Decades After It Was Supposedly Destroyed
The piece was rediscovered in 1999 at a Virginia museum, which has finally agreed to hand it over
Once a Year, This 19th-Century Michigan Ghost Town Comes to Life
Last month, descendants of copper miners and history enthusiasts alike gathered for the 117th annual Central Mine reunion service
Rare White Bison Born in Wyoming State Park
The 30-pound calf is not albino but gets its pale fur from cattle genes
On This Disputed River, Progress May Mean a Return to the Past
Winding through British Columbia and Washington, the Skagit has a history that reflects competing conceptions of advancement
Was the 1623 Poisoning of 200 Native Americans One of the Continent's First War Crimes?
English colonists claimed they wanted to make peace with the Powhatans, then offered them tainted wine
These Are America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list spotlights cultural sites facing a range of threats
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