Jillian Kent articles

Contemporary portrait of Sir Francis Drake

The Colonial Settlement That Made America

For years, researchers couldn’t pinpoint the exact location of New Albion, the colonial settlement that made America—until now.
June 5, 2026 Jillian Kent
Image of a turkish american man with a map of south carolina

A man named Yusef ben Ali fled the Ottoman Empire and fought in the American Revolution. The Turks of South Carolina have lived there ever since.

History is full of secrets and surprises. As time wears on and stories become facts the truth becomes muddled. For years, people doubted the origins of the mysterious “Turks” of South Carolina. However, the truth is far more interesting than the story could ever tell.
February 13, 2026 Jillian Kent

Things That Originated In Pagan Culture

Turns out there are many hangovers from pagan cultures that we still use today—let’s take a look at some of the most popular.
December 1, 2025 Jillian Kent
Roman Empire

The Roman Empire's Greatest Architectural Achievements

There’s a reason that the Roman Empire continues to be relevant today. This ancient civilization achieved such great feats that modern people are still fascinated by them. Even just a small sampling of the achievements of the Roman Empire is impressive—let’s take a look.
July 8, 2025 Jillian Kent
The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland

The Myths And Controversies Surrounding The Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway has been capturing the imagination of humanity for thousands of years. It may also be proof that giants once walked among us.
June 30, 2025 Jillian Kent

The Truth About The Lumbee, The Most Controversial Native Tribe In America

Researchers have finally discovered the truth about the Lumbee people’s mysterious origins, and it’s making other Native American tribes furious.
June 26, 2025 Jillian Kent

The Selk’nam’s Fight To Escape The Brink Of Extinction

The Selk’nam people were thought to be extinct—until a brave group of them refused to remain silent and ignited a fierce legal battle with the Chilean government.
June 23, 2025 Jillian Kent

The Incredible History Of Louisiana’s Creole People

Mardi Gras is the most popular Creole tradition in America—but there’s a dark side to the aftermath of this famous celebration.
June 13, 2025 Jillian Kent

The City That Pays Tourists To Visit—If They Work For It

Traveling is expensive, but what if we told you that you could get paid to visit the city of Copenhagen? Would you do it?
June 11, 2025 Jillian Kent