A trail leading from near St. Louis, Missouri to Natchitoches, Louisiana, teaches us about a race that ruled “the new world” ...

From advanced civilizations to devastating betrayals, Native American history is deeper and more complex than many realize. Discover the parts of history that were overlooked or ignored.

Durham historian Kathleen DuVal's latest book, "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America," spans more than 700 pages.

Historic Native American trails tend to bind together, like a string of freshwater pearls, historic "persistent places" in the Americas. Many of these places were once inhabited by Native ...

UNC-Chapel Hill history professor Kathleen DuVal recently won a Pulitzer Prize for her book, "Native Nations," which chronicles Native history in North America over the last 1,000 years.

In November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcast episodes. Explore the online companion to the bold exhibition revealing the ways ...