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Franklin advanced a scientific – not supernatural – understanding of astronomical events such as eclipses. His satirical character ‘Poor Richard’ mocked those who bought into astrological predictions.
Fifty years ago, Jeffrey Horner watched news broadcasts of the riots that erupted just miles from his home. But he was worlds apart from the racial tensions that had been festering for decades.
Romero’s ‘Night of the Living Dead’ and ‘Dawn of the Dead’ will be remembered among the first films to use horror as a form of political critique.
The peach looms large in Georgia history and lore. Today the Georgia peach crop is dwindling, but its history remains deeply entwined with Southern history, politics and culture.
The founder of the West Virginia Dialect Project hopes to debunk some of the myths about the way Appalachian people speak and instill pride in a rich, oft-maligned culture.
Over 80 years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.
Pickett’s Charge was one of the seminal battles of the U.S. Civil War, setting the stage for the ultimate Confederacy defeat. Could it have played out differently?
Andrew Johnson’s plan to win the loyalty of former Confederate leaders doomed his presidency to historical ignominy.
A historian takes us beyond the noise in Washington and examines how US and Russian power and interests compare.
The story of African-American music is a story of eclipsing expectations and subverting norms.
On Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the US, a historian dispels myths about the ‘peculiar institution’ of slavery.
The rule of law can take on different meanings depending whom you ask and where you are – but in the US it pretty much means one thing.
Some Puerto Ricans voted, but most stayed home amid a looming financial debt crisis and political protests. Will this vote matter?
Hoover abused his power as FBI director to serve presidents’ interests. The reforms that followed were set up to prevent it from happening again.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy consistently ranks as one of America’s most popular leaders. A presidential historian argues that didn’t just happen – it was the result of an effort to create an image.
An Army veteran and professor of rhetoric explores poetry written by veterans about a divisive holiday born of the Civil War.
How will Mueller perform as special counsel? A historian compares his actions with another former FBI director to find out.
Past presidents have made strange requests of the FBI, some of which were documented by J. Edgar Hoover.
History movies may have Oscar potential, but their educational potential is more complicated. Should teachers use Hollywood to teach?
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