Thanksgiving

Think you know all about the Pilgrims? Think again! This is the untold story of the Puritan settlers who sought a new life in the New World.

In 1796, Amelia Simmons released 'American Cookery', the first cookbook to be published by an American, in the United States.

A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.

Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known American holidays. But how did it come about? And how is it perceived by different communities today?

What was life like in the New England Colonies? Explore the transformation of New England from a harsh Pilgrim settlement to a revolutionary hotbed, encompassing conflict, cooperation and the quest for freedom.