How the Patent Act of 1790 Created the American Inventor Myth

Explore how industrialization revolutionized warfare, from mass production and railways to tanks and drones, and discover how these advances have shaped conflicts from the 19th century to today.

In 1793, Samuel Slater built America's first water-powered textile mill–right in Pawtucket. That moment helped spark the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and transform how the nation worked.

In 1869 the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads converged at Promontory Summit, Utah, completing the Transcontinental Railroad.

Did summer camp save kids from factories? Learn about the unlikely history behind modern summer camps.