How Killers Of The Flower Moon Differs From The True Story
Martin Scorsese brought David Grann's book "Killers of the Flower Moon" to life in 2023. But how close to the reality did the film stay, and what was left out?
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The Tragic Way The British Used Wine To Poison Over 200 Native Americans At Once
On May 22, 1623, the British hatched a scheme to poison over 200 Native Americans - including their leader Opechancanough - at once. Here's the story. -
The Dark Truth Oppenheimer Left Out About Hispano And Native American Communities In New Mexico
In 1945, the world changed as the first atomic bomb detonated in the New Mexico desert. But for many Indigenous locals, their lives had already been ruined. -
Why White Buffalo Are So Revered By Indigenous People
White buffalo are revered by indigenous people in North America. Here's why the rare animals are part of native people's belief systems. -
Native American Historical Figures They Didn't Teach You About In School
Native American figures are grossly underrepresented in too many American history classes, however many have played a very important role. -
The Fabled Meeting Of Two Of The Most Prominent Native Americans In Colonial History
Two of the most prominent Native Americans in colonial history, Pocahontas and Squanto, once allegedly met each other. This is the story of that fabled meeting. -
A 1,700-Year-Old Spider Monkey Skeleton Revealed How Native Americans Interacted Politically
A spider monkey skeleton dating back over 1,700 years revealed how Native American interacted politically, and sheds light on their relationships. -
The First Native American To Play Professional Baseball
Native Americans have a long history in Major League Baseball, though it's not without controversy. This was the first Native American to play pro baseball. -
The Only Memory Of Over 80 Native American Tribes Lives On In Edward S. Curtis' Photography
In the first decades of the 20th century, Edward Curtis set out to create a photographic and audio archive of Native American life and culture. -
Shawnee Chief Tecumseh's Death Changed Native American History Forever
Tecumseh's enduring legacy would go on to forever alter Native American history in particular and the nation's history as well. -
Pope Alexander VI's Papal Bull Had A Disastrous Effect On The Native American Population
History often depends on where the writer, as well as the reader, happen to stand. Were particular acts good things or, ultimately, massive tragedies? -
A New Study Has Researchers Re-Examining The Ancestry Of Native Americans
DNA extracted from a 14,000-year-old skull found in a cave in China reveals more information about ancient human migration and ancestry. -
The True Story Behind The Execution Of Over 3 Dozen Native Americans In Minnesota
It was famously observed by General William Sherman that war is hell. For the defeated, the aftermath of war can also be a time of injustice and cruelty. -
The Native American Fish Wars Of The 1960s And 1970s Explained
The U.S. cared little about upholding treaties, and for over a century, Native American rights were infringed upon. This oppression culminated in the Fish Wars. -
Why The Hopi Native American Tribe Is Called The Oldest Of People
The Hopi people, native to the southwest region of the U.S., are one of the oldest documented cultures, dating back over 2,000 years. -
What Indigenous People Think About The Bering Strait Theory
It's been theorized the first people in the Americas came on foot across the Bering Strait. Here is what indigenous people think about that theory. -
The Untold Truth Of Native American War Bonnets
War bonnets are of great significance in Native American cultures. -
The Worst Massacre Of Native Americans In US History Explained
The Bear River Massacre in 1863 was without equal in American history, leaving over 200 Shoshone Indians dead. -
The Native American Document That Inspired The US Constitution
The young United States drew inspiration from knowledge gleaned from the past, including the Great Law of Peace that created the Iroquois Confederacy. -
Here's What The Book Of Mormon Says About Native Americans
The Book of Mormon is not just a spiritual text; in many ways, it's a snapshot of U.S. history at the time — in particular, passages about Native Americans. -
The History Of The Native Americans' National Day Of Mourning
For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday full of feasting and family. But the fourth Thursday in November is also the Native Americans' National Day of Mourning. -
The Surprising True Story Of The Native American Confederate General
Like many children in planter class families, Watie had been baptized, received a Western-style education from Christian missionaries, and grew up bilingual. -
What It Was Really Like For Native Americans Who Traveled To Europe
The stories of how Native Americans traveled from their homelands to Europe are as unique as the individuals that made these journeys. -
The Real-Life Stories Of Women Who Led Native American Tribes
Native American women have held leadership roles for centuries. Across tribes, women became chiefs, warriors, shamans, and powerful figures in their own right. -
Here's What Would Happen If The US Honored Its Treaties With Native Americans
The United States has a long history of treaties with Native Americans, and if they were honored, here is what would happen. -
The Real-Life Stories Of Native American Warrior Women
The Native American warrior women led their tribes into battle, negotiated peace with the United States, served as diplomats, and more. -
State Names That Come From Native American Words
In total, there are at least 28 state names with Native linguistic origins. Here are some state names that come from Native American words.
