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Photo: the Cascajal block

Photograph by Michael D. Coe

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Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World

People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.

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  • Photo: The Statue of Liberty

    The Light of Liberty

    On July 4, 1884, France presented the United States with an incredible birthday gift: the Statue of Liberty!Check it out
  • Photo: A cemetery

    The Salem Witch Trials

    A witch craze swept the small Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692.Check it out
  • Photo: Angkor Wat

    Ten Cool Archaeological Sites

    Check out this list of cool archaeological sites from around the world.Check it out
  • Photo: Pyramids

    The Original 7 Wonders of the World

    Only one of these ancient wonders is still standing today.Check it out
  • Photo: A mummified face

    Mystery of the Tattooed Mummy

    Learn secrets from the crypt of an ancient mummy found in Peru.Check it out

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  • Photo: The Statue of Liberty

    The Light of Liberty

    On July 4, 1884, France presented the United States with an incredible birthday gift: the Statue of Liberty!Check it out
  • Photo: A cemetery

    The Salem Witch Trials

    A witch craze swept the small Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692.Check it out
  • Photo: Angkor Wat

    Ten Cool Archaeological Sites

    Check out this list of cool archaeological sites from around the world.Check it out
  • Photo: Pyramids

    The Original 7 Wonders of the World

    Only one of these ancient wonders is still standing today.Check it out
  • Photo: A mummified face

    Mystery of the Tattooed Mummy

    Learn secrets from the crypt of an ancient mummy found in Peru.Check it out
  • Photo: table of harvest food

    First Thanksgiving

    Learn about the Thanksgiving holiday.Check it out
  • Photo: a ship

    A Big Day for America!

    America recognized a big 400th anniversary in 2007! On May 14, 1607, colonists arrived at what would become Jamestown, Virginia.Check it out
  • Photo: Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy

    An ex-slave’s courage, smarts, and skills helped her go into espionage when other women couldn’t.Check it out
  • Photo: Stonehenge

    Discovered: Stonehenge Village

    A new discovery at Stonehenge sheds light on the monument's past.Check it out
  • Image: Presidential $1 coins; text reads "Here Come the Presidents"

    Here Come the Presidents

    A new $1 coin series commemorates United States Presidents.Check it out
  • Illustration: Abraham Lincoln, boy, and cannon

    U.S. Presidential Fun Facts

    Did you know that that one of George Washington's favorite foods was ice cream? This is just one interesting fact about a past U.S. President.Check it out
  • Illustration: Theodore Roosevelt, boy, and snakes

    U.S. Presidential Pets: Then and Now

    There is a long history of U.S. presidential pets—from horses and owls to snakes and elephants.Check it out
  • Photo: the Cascajal block

    Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World

    People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.Check it out
  • Photo: Joseph Medicine Crow

    Walking in Two Worlds

    Learn about Joseph Medicine Crow, who became chief of the Crow tribe.Check it out
  • Photo: a girl with a scrapbook

    Booking Your Vacation

    Here's a great way to remember your vacation long after it's past! Pick up some tips and trips for building a super vacation scrapbook.Check it out
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  • Photo: a ship

    A Big Day for America!

    America recognized a big 400th anniversary in 2007! On May 14, 1607, colonists arrived at what would become Jamestown, Virginia.Check it out
  • Photo: the Cascajal block

    Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World

    People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.Check it out
  • Photo: Stonehenge

    Discovered: Stonehenge Village

    A new discovery at Stonehenge sheds light on the monument's past.Check it out
  • Photo: Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy

    An ex-slave’s courage, smarts, and skills helped her go into espionage when other women couldn’t.Check it out
  • Image: Presidential $1 coins; text reads "Here Come the Presidents"

    Here Come the Presidents

    A new $1 coin series commemorates United States Presidents.Check it out

More >>

Most RecentTop Rated 
  • Photo: a ship

    A Big Day for America!

    America recognized a big 400th anniversary in 2007! On May 14, 1607, colonists arrived at what would become Jamestown, Virginia.Check it out
  • Photo: the Cascajal block

    Discovered: Oldest Writing in the New World

    People who lived 3,000 years ago left a mysterious message in stone. Learn more about the Cascajal block found in Veracruz, Mexico.Check it out
  • Photo: Stonehenge

    Discovered: Stonehenge Village

    A new discovery at Stonehenge sheds light on the monument's past.Check it out
  • Photo: Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman: Civil War Spy

    An ex-slave’s courage, smarts, and skills helped her go into espionage when other women couldn’t.Check it out
  • Image: Presidential $1 coins; text reads "Here Come the Presidents"

    Here Come the Presidents

    A new $1 coin series commemorates United States Presidents.Check it out
  • Photo: A mummified face

    Mystery of the Tattooed Mummy

    Learn secrets from the crypt of an ancient mummy found in Peru.Check it out
  • Photo: Angkor Wat

    Ten Cool Archaeological Sites

    Check out this list of cool archaeological sites from around the world.Check it out
  • Photo: The Statue of Liberty

    The Light of Liberty

    On July 4, 1884, France presented the United States with an incredible birthday gift: the Statue of Liberty!Check it out
  • Photo: Pyramids

    The Original 7 Wonders of the World

    Only one of these ancient wonders is still standing today.Check it out
  • Photo: A cemetery

    The Salem Witch Trials

    A witch craze swept the small Puritan community of Salem Village, Massachusetts in 1692.Check it out
  • Illustration: Theodore Roosevelt, boy, and snakes

    U.S. Presidential Pets: Then and Now

    There is a long history of U.S. presidential pets—from horses and owls to snakes and elephants.Check it out
  • Photo: Joseph Medicine Crow

    Walking in Two Worlds

    Learn about Joseph Medicine Crow, who became chief of the Crow tribe.Check it out
  • Photo: a girl with a scrapbook

    Booking Your Vacation

    Here's a great way to remember your vacation long after it's past! Pick up some tips and trips for building a super vacation scrapbook.Check it out
  • Photo: table of harvest food

    First Thanksgiving

    Learn about the Thanksgiving holiday.Check it out
  • Illustration: Abraham Lincoln, boy, and cannon

    U.S. Presidential Fun Facts

    Did you know that that one of George Washington's favorite foods was ice cream? This is just one interesting fact about a past U.S. President.Check it out
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