Michelle Cyca Archives

How Yellowstone Became America’s First National Park

Yellowstone’s stunning natural beauty inspired the 19th‑century push to set aside the land, where Indigenous people had been present for millennia.

7 Momentous Inventions Discovered by Accident

Sometimes, the unexpected inspires new inventions.

5 Over‑the‑Top Fashion Trends From the Victorian Era

As clothing became cheaper and faster to make amid the Industrial Revolution, new, sometimes outrageous fashion designs became chic.

How a Cherokee Leader Ensured His People’s Language Survived

Sequoyah spent 12 years working on a writing system for his nation’s language.

9 Facts About Native American Tribes

There are more than nine million Native Americans living in the United States, representing hundreds of tribal nations with diverse languages, cultures and traditions.