Explorer, author, and cartographer John Smith became the leader of the Jamestown settlement when he assumed the presidency of its governing council on Sept. 10, 1608. The charismatic and controversial ...

I have always been proud of my Polish heritage. So, with October being Polish Heritage Month, you might assume that my thoughts would be focused on Pulaski, Kosciuszko, Chopin and the like. But no, ...

Dreams of glory -- "To conquer is to live" -- Voyagers west -- The "first mover" of Jamestown -- A charge of mutiny -- Disease, dissension, and death -- The great American myth -- Conflicting agendas ...