The Dred Scott Decision
One of the reasons we study history is so that, by examining what has...
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El Cinco de Mayo
“The Fifth of May” commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on...
Father Miguel Hidlago – The Texas “Zorro”
Father Miguel Hidalgo’s admirers–or maybe his enemies–nicknamed him “El Zorro” (the fox). Though Hidalgo...
Our Earlybird Sale Ends TODAY!
To celebrate Texas History Month, we’ve been giving away our Texas Timeline Game …...
A Most Uncivil War
In the 1830s, Great Britain ended their practice of human slavery without bloodshed, but...
Happy Birthday, James Bowie!
Actually, we’re not quite sure when James Bowie was born, but probably April 10,...
An April Riddle
Riddle: How can a war end before it begins? Answer: On the calendar! From an official...
Have You Thought About Teaching a Class?
It’s that time of year when homeschool co-ops begin to accept applications from the...
Road to Revolution: An April Fool?
Here’s something to think about: Santa Anna was not always a dictator. The Mexican...
Happy Birthday, Texas…Again!
Texas first joined the United States as the 28th sovereign state in the Union...