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Colonial Era in Alabama
The European presence in what is now Alabama began in the early sixteenth century, when Spanish explorers reached the Gulf Coast. In 1540, Hernando de Soto and his men became the first Europeans to traverse Alabama’s interior, bringing death...
Alabama and the Courts
The state of Alabama has played a role in some of the most significant court cases in the United States. Many of the cases that reached the U.S. Supreme Court changed the American political and cultural landscape and expanded civil and legal...
College Football in Alabama
College football is by far the most popular spectator sport in the state. Historically successful programs at rivals University of Alabama and Auburn University have created a legacy of excitement and excellence that draws top recruits...
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALABAMA
Welcome to your free, online resource on Alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. This site offers articles on Alabama's famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more.
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