The American West is a time both in history and in myth. Outlaws and sheriffs, cowboys and Indians, wide-open plains with herds of buffalo and tumbling tumbleweeds: these are the iconic images of the ...

Historical timeline of the development of modern weapons starting at 1364 with the first recorded use of a firearm and ending in 1892 with the introduction of automatic handguns. 1364 - First recorded ...

One of the most important aspects of being a history detective is finding the right authority, or expert, to shed light on your investigation. An expert can be an author, a researcher, a librarian, a ...

Investigate the history of a building. What do we really know about any building? Is there a shady past? Do you sense a false front? It's time for your house to come clean. The inquiry will have two ...

Textile analysis can aid everyone from forensic anthropologists searching for clues to museum conservators hoping to identify and preserve an antique dress. Experts first need to place an item ...

Understanding the history of African Americans is crucial to understanding the history of America. The experiences of African Americans have shaped many aspects of the United States. These lesson ...

Students will conduct field research, including the use of a grid system, in order to discover important or interesting family artifacts. Students will map discoveries of important artifacts on a grid ...

Going through her brother’s belongings in El Paso, TX, a History Detectives fan came across a leaflet with Japanese writing and startling war images. A note taped to the box says, “This box contains ...

The Library of Congress’s digitized collection of written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience ...

World War II was fought in the form of physical battles as well as psychological warfare. The surviving artifacts from the front lines of these struggles provide a window onto how World War II was ...

Antiquities and artifacts are one-of-a-kind treasures. It's very exciting to discover and investigate these objects, but you should take the time to observe ethical guidelines and consider long-term ...

Do's And Don'ts Your definitive list of do's and don'ts when carrying out historical research.