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TODAY IN CONTEXT: History of American Immigration
BONUS- TODAY IN CONTEXT:
Founded as a nation of immigrants, the United States has seen four major waves of immigration that have shaped its history.…
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Killing Ford
September 1975 was not a great month for former President Gerald Ford when in a span of just 17 days, the POTUS survived not one, but two, assassinat…
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Church Brothels of the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries), prostitution was a complex and controversial issue in Christian Europe. The Catholic Church, which domin…
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Conversations: Was Stalin a step ahead of Churchill and FDR? w/ Giles Milton
Peter speaks with historian and internationally bestselling author, Giles Milton about his latest release, The Stalin Affair.
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Mary Lincoln Declared Insane
While Abraham Lincoln tolerated Mary's peculiar, extravagant, and sometimes irrational and angry behavior, their son Robert - not so much. In 1875, t…
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Edo's Little Matchgirl
Though her life was cut short in flames for starting a fire in Edo in 17th Century, Oshichi's story refuses to die. Instead, it became one of Japan's…
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Galileo's Trial
Galileo Galilei (who lived between 1564 and 1642) was one of the most influential scientists of the Scientific Revolution. His work in astronomy, phy…
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The Communist Manifesto
While people connect communism with the Soviet Union and China, and rightfully so, many forget that its origins are actually tied more to Germany and…
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Patton's Task Force Baum Blunder
As World War II neared its final months in March 1945, General George S. Patton—the legendary, aggressive, and often controversial commander of the U…
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Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the most iconic youth organizations in U.S. history, shaping millions of young boys into leaders, adventure…
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