Articles by Kelli Ballard

Connecticut was one of the first 13 colonies established in the New World, and it has a history full of… Read More

A new species of ancient human has been found, exciting scientists and changing perceptions on human evolution. The researchers found… Read More

Denver is the state capital of Colorado and is known as “the Mile High City.” It got its nickname because… Read More

John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) was the sixth president of the United States. He was born on July 11, 1767, in… Read More

There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about President Donald Trump, Ukraine, and an unidentified whistleblower. A… Read More

Colorado is sometimes referred to as the “Centennial State” in honor of the one-hundredth year of the Declaration of Independence… Read More

As Smokey the Bear used to say, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires,” and the evidence can be seen in… Read More

Sacramento is the capital city of California, but it wasn’t the first. There were several other capitals before the “River… Read More

James Monroe (1758-1831) was the fifth president of the United States. His presidency saw a lot of changes and the… Read More

California, the Golden State, was the 31st state to be added to the Union. It is the third-largest, after Alaska… Read More

Before Europeans started exploring the Little Rock area, the land was inhabited by the Quapaw, who were members of the… Read More

Just in time for Halloween, archaeologists in Egypt found 30 sarcophagi with perfectly preserved mummies inside. The mummies were buried… Read More