Native Americans
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Canoes Hidden Beneath a Wisconsin Lake
One of the vessels dates back around 4,500 years, making it the oldest ever found in the Great Lakes region
A Century Ago, This Law Underscored the Promises and Pitfalls of Native American Citizenship
The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act sought to assimilate Native people into white society. But the legislation, signed by President Calvin Coolidge, fell short
Happy 400th Birthday to New Amsterdam, the Dutch Settlement That Became New York
In 1624, Dutch settlers arrived in Manhattan. Now, officials are marking the milestone with an honest examination of the past
Why Did Colonists Trash This Piece of Armor After Settling in Maryland 300 Years Ago?
The metal plate was unearthed in the cellar of a storehouse dating to the mid-1600s
How a Century of Black Westerns Shaped Movie History
Mario Van Peebles' "Outlaw Posse" is the latest attempt to correct the erasure of people of color from the classic cinema genre
The True Story of Pocahontas Is More Complicated Than You Might Think
Historian Camilla Townsend separates fact from fiction in the life of the Powhatan "princess"
N. Scott Momaday Built the Foundations of Native American Literature
Smithsonian scholars offer their reflections on the author, who died last week at age 89, and his impact on a new generation of Native writers
Field Museum Covers Native American Displays to Comply With New Regulations
The federal rules require museums to obtain consent from tribal leaders before displaying or researching cultural heritage items
Construction Workers Discover Indigenous Burial Ground in Toronto
Researchers who investigated the site estimate that it's about 700 years old
Officials Reverse Plans to Remove William Penn Statue From a Philadelphia Park
The National Park Service had proposed replacing the statue with public resources showcasing the city's Native American history
How Archaeologists Are Unearthing the Secrets of the Bahamas' First Inhabitants
Spanish colonizers enslaved the Lucayans, putting an end to their lineage by 1530
Lily Gladstone Makes Golden Globes History as First Indigenous Best Actress Winner
The "Killers of the Flower Moon" star accepted the award by speaking in the Blackfeet language
Navajo Nation President Asks for Delay of Moon Mission Carrying Human Remains
The commercial launch, scheduled for January 8, is slated to carry human remains to the lunar surface, which the Navajo Nation president calls a "desecration of this sacred space"
Minnesota Reveals New State Flag Design
Submitted by a 24-year-old Minnesotan, the updated flag is expected to fly on May 11
Artists Have Been Flocking to Scottsdale for Decades—Here’s Why You Should, Too
Discover a city that is both a canvas and a muse for creators of all kinds
Why Was a Human Skull on Sale at a Florida Thrift Shop?
Experts are now analyzing the specimen, which could belong to a Native American woman
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
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
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