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1956 Suez Canal Crisis

The Suez Canal Crisis was pivotal in highlighting the shift in global power dynamics - and perhaps a glimpse of what might have happened if the U.S. …

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Leaflet Propaganda of WWII

Leaflet campaigns have evolved in scope and sophistication, often mirroring advancements in printing technology, flight, and military strategy. Yet, …

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King Gillette's Razor

King Gillette never ruled a country, yet he might have had a bigger impact than most of the monarchies that have faded into history. In fact, King wa…

1 year, 3 months ago

Warrior Queens Who Challenged Rome

We tend to forget two queens—who lived two hundred years apart and in different regions—whose violence and carnage against the Roman Empire made them…

1 year, 3 months ago

Vintage News: Pentagon Papers

This week on Vintage News, we examine and comment on an article from 1971 dealing with the Pentagon Papers leak.

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Firebombing of Dresden

When talking about World War II - there are more controversial topics than one might want to admit… which is where today's topic comes into play. The…

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Conversations: How Important was Henry Cabot Lodge to TRs Success? w/ Laurence Jurdem

CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Laurence Jurdem

Peter speaks with Dr. Laurence Jurdem, professor of history at Fairfield University and author of The Rought…

1 year, 3 months ago

Blood on the Senate Floor

Sure, we live in divisive times - I do not think anyone denies that. But I guess it could be worse. After all, back in the 1860s, chained dogs had to…

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U.S. Invades Canada - Twice!

Undoubtedly, the United States and Canada are very friendly and have been economic and defensive partners for decades. But that was not always the ca…

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Remembering John Q. Adams

John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States (1825-1829), was a remarkable figure whose contributions and significance to American his…

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