How FACT Became FICTION

Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? What does a kidnapping have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of Rosa Parks? How are unsolved crimes connected to a bus boycott? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of Columbus and his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean? What does 19th century immigration have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of John Henry? What does the historical record show? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of Johnny Appleseed? What does real estate law have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of the "Wild" West? How much of it is good storytelling and showmanship? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of Pocahontas? What about Amonute? Or Matoaka? Or Rebecca Rolfe? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.

Do you know the story of Paul Revere and his famous ride? British soldiers were already everywhere-so what news was he really carrying? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the fascinating history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts.