Silas Deane: Founding Father, spy, and Loyalist?

Today marks the anniversary of the odd, tragic story of Silas Deane, a Founding Father who was later banned from America and died…

The Burr vs. Hamilton duel happened on this day

Today marks the anniversary of the deadly duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. What caused the sitting vice president…

10 fascinating facts about the Liberty Bell

On July 8, 1776, popular legend says the Liberty Bell rang to symbolize America’s independence from Great Britain. But many…

When is the real Independence Day: July 2 or July 4?

There’s no doubt the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. But which date has the legitimate…