A twelve-day siege ended in a bloody battle on March 6 in which Santa Anna and his army captured the Alamo. All of the defenders were killed; the Mexican army sustained nearly 600 casualties.

Has anything relating to the Alamo defenders been found? That's difficult to determine. Several years ago archaeologists uncovered a human skull on the grounds. Many people immediately leapt to ...

“Remember the Alamo!” is a cry echoed throughout American history. In 1836, the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna ...

displaying artifacts belonging to some of the Alamo's most famous defenders, including Davy Crockett and James Bowie. Visit the Alamo Church on your own or by guided tour, and then check out the ...

The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the early 18th century.