After several years of rising tensions, on May 13, 1846, the United States Congress declared war on the nation of Mexico.
The war lasted only two years, and the conduct of the war was decidedly one-sided.
The conclusion of the war resulted in changes to both countries, which can be seen on the map and felt on the ground today. Yet, despite being one of the ... Show More
Today
Uninhabited US Territories: America's Crumbs
In 1856, the United States passed a law allowing American citizens to claim islands in the country’s name, provided that no other country claimed them and that no one lived there. The result was a host of scattered islands with zero population becoming part of the country. Today, ... Show More
14m 32s
Yesterday
Maori Settlement of New Zealand: How Polynesians Reached Aotearoa
For millions of years, the islands of New Zealand remained a pristine wilderness, untouched by human footsteps. That changed in the 13th century when the world’s most elite mariners executed one of history’s greatest feats of navigation. Guided by the stars and ocean swells, the ... Show More
14m 57s
Jul 2025
Rich Recommends - A Twist of History: Robert E Lee's Lost Orders
The Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War remains the bloodiest day in American history. That day, and the future of the United States, could have turned out very differently, if not for a single note and three cigars. From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart ... Show More
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