The Jersey Devil is a mythical creature that is said to haunt the South Jersey Shore.
Uncle Sam Stirs the Fervor of American Patriotism
Uncle Sam is an iconic personage that is closely associated with the United States. The recruitment poster created by James Montgomery Flagg (featured above) is […]
Riding the Waves of America’s Surf Culture
Surf culture bloomed in the U.S. in the 1960s and continues to influence popular culture today.
The Swirling Energy of the Sedona Vortexes
Sedona Arizona is a center of spiritual vortexes, along with fiery red rocks and ancient dwellings and artwork.
The Sinking of the Lusitania Prepares America for War
The Lusitania Sets Sail in Rough Seas On a bright and sunny spring day, the RMS Lusitania set sail from New York, bound for Liverpool, […]
Shays’ Rebellion Spurs Change in American Government
Shays’ Rebellion was a protest of Massachusetts farmers of their financial situation after the Revolutionary War. It was symbolically led by Daniel Shays.
Nellie Bly: Investigative Journalist, Adventurer, and Inventor
Nellie Bly paved the way for investigative journalists, traveled around the world, and patented several inventions.
The Haunted Cruise Ship R.M.S. Queen Mary
The RMS Queen Mary started out as a luxury cruise ship for the rich and famous, before becoming a troop transport ship in World War II. After a return to its cruise ship role after the war, the RMS Queen Mary was then permanently docked at Long Beach Harbor, where it serves as a luxury hotel, rich with history and haunted by spirits.
Drive-In Restaurants Cater to Americans on the go
Drive-In and Drive-Thru restaurants have been a part of American culture since the 1920’s.
Native Americans forced on to the Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the forced migration of Native Americans from their ancestral homes in the Southeastern United States to designated “Indian Territory” west of the Mississippi River.