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There were around 15 non-combatants in the Alamo who survived the battle on the morning of 6 March 1836 and, among these, were two who became famous for their first-hand accounts...

David 'Davy' Crockett (1786-1836) was a soldier, frontiersman, politician, storyteller, and, long before his famous death at the Alamo on 6 March 1836, a celebrity. Scholar Michael Wallis writes...

Presidio La Bahía, photograph by Ernest Mettendorf, 2008. The Presidio La Bahía was initially constructed as a Spanish fortress but later fell into the hands of the new Mexican state after the Mexican...

Anglo settlers pour into Texas, led by the "Father of Texas", Stephen F. Austin. As Texas grows, so does the potential for strife with those who govern the province. These problems eventually blossom...

Get 4 months extra on a 2-year plan here: https://nordvpn.com/warhawk. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The Alamo has fallen. With Goliad soon to be overrun, Houston is forced to...

In this comprehensive video, American Heroes: James 'Jim' Bowie Biography & Historical Documentary, we dive deep into the life and legacy of James Bowie, the iconic frontiersman and legendary...

Most Haunted Place in Texas, REAL Alamo Ghost Stories. Dive deep into the paranormal side of America's most famous battleground. For nearly 200 years, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas has been home...

San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, photograph by Betsy Mark, 2004. The original parish church, later enlarged in the Gothic style as depicted here, played a notable role in the story of the Battle of...

This map illustrates the Roman Republic's territorial expansion from approximately 260 to 30 BCE, highlighting how a once-local power in central Italy transformed into a Mediterranean empire...

John Bell Hood (1831-1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Known for his aggressive style of leadership, he initially led the famous Texas Brigade in the Army...