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Sherman's March to the Sea carried Union forces from Atlanta to Savannah in late 1864. Explore the strategy behind the campaign, the destruction it caused, and the controversy that still surrounds its legacy.

The Emancipation Proclamation changed the course of the Civil War, but it did not immediately free every enslaved person in the United States. Learn what Lincoln's 1863 proclamation did, where it applied, and why its limitations matter.

Planning a trip to the British Virgin Islands? Discover 10 memorable experiences, including The Baths, White Bay, island hopping, sailing, snorkeling, Anegada, hiking, and more ways to enjoy the Caribbean scenery.

Before sunrise on April 12, 1861, Confederate artillery opened fire on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. Learn how the attack transformed a national political crisis into the opening battle of the American Civil War.

Bleeding Kansas turned the national debate over slavery into armed conflict. Learn how disputed elections, rival governments, the Sack of Lawrence, and retaliatory violence pushed the country closer to Civil War.

The Compromise of 1850 temporarily eased a national crisis over slavery and western expansion. Learn what its five measures did, why the Fugitive Slave Act caused outrage, and why the settlement could not prevent the Civil War.

Plan a luxury Bora Bora escape by comparing resort locations, overwater villa features, island transportation, and experiences worth adding beyond the bungalow.

Explore romantic Bora Bora resorts for honeymoons, anniversaries, and special getaways, including overwater villas, private pools, secluded motu settings, spa experiences, and adventures for two.

Compare Bora Bora’s main island and private motu resorts to decide which setting fits your trip, from easy access to Matira and Vaitape to secluded lagoon scenery and resort amenities.

Compare five standout Bora Bora overwater bungalow experiences, from spacious villas and private pools to Polynesian design, lagoon access, marine activities, and Mount Otemanu views.

Discover Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts on Motu Tevairoa, where Polynesian-inspired accommodations, overwater bungalows, lagoon activities, dining, and tropical gardens create a classic Bora Bora escape.

Step inside The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa and explore its renovated overwater bungalows, lagoon activities, Eco Center, waterfront dining, wellness facilities, and Polynesian experiences.

Discover Conrad Bora Bora Nui, a private-island resort with overwater villas, beaches, lagoon activities, distinctive dining, family amenities, and relaxing spa experiences in French Polynesia.

Step inside an overwater stay at The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort and discover spacious villas, lagoon activities, dining, spa experiences, and views across one of French Polynesia’s most famous island settings.

Discover what makes Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora a memorable French Polynesian escape, including its private-island setting, overwater bungalows, lagoon experiences, dining, spa, and views of Mount Otemanu.

The California Gold Rush drew people from around the world after gold was discovered in 1848. See how the rush transformed California's population, economy, cities, and place in the American West.

The Mexican-American War reshaped North America between 1846 and 1848. Learn how the Texas border dispute, military campaigns, and Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo dramatically expanded U.S. territory.

The Battle of the Alamo lasted less than two hours, but its story has endured for nearly two centuries. Explore the siege, the battle, the myths, and the complicated legacy behind the famous Texas landmark.

The Trail of Tears forced thousands of Cherokee people from their southeastern homelands in the 1830s. Learn what led to the removal, how the Cherokee resisted, and why this history still matters.

In 1823, President James Monroe warned European powers against new colonization and interference in the Western Hemisphere. Learn why the Monroe Doctrine emerged and how its meaning expanded over time.