How a Minister’s Concern Birthed Our National Motto

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In ‘This Week in History,’ US Treasurer Salmon Chase approved of an idea, early in the Civil War, that changed the history of American currency.

4/20/2024

Dutch Subversion, British Aggression, the First US Ambassador

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Dustin Bass

Dutch Subversion, British Aggression, the First US Ambassador

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Dutch and English battled for land, a revolution broke out, and a headstrong statesman became the first U.S. ambassador.

4/13/2024

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Rebecca Day

The Colonial Fife: A Melodious Strategy

The rare woodwind instrument, once popular among early colonists, was key to winning America’s Revolutionary War.

4/11/2024

‘Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature’ Exhibition in New York

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Michelle Plastrik

‘Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature’ Exhibition in New York

Spring has hopped into New York City with a delightful exhibition of Beatrix Potter’s art and life story at The Morgan Library & Museum.

4/8/2024

Our Thoughts, Destiny: Jane Russell Versus Marilyn Monroe

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James Sale

Our Thoughts, Destiny: Jane Russell Versus Marilyn Monroe

What can these two Hollywood sirens reveal about the effects our deepest thoughts have on our lives and destinies?

4/2/2024

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American Essence| By

William Schuster

Important Players in a Divided Nation

Sons of the North, including young Spencer Kellogg, gave their all for the fight against slavery during the Civil War.

4/22/2024

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Dustin Bass

How a Minister’s Concern Birthed Our National Motto

In ‘This Week in History,’ US Treasurer Salmon Chase approved of an idea, early in the Civil War, that changed the history of American currency.

4/20/2024

The Surprising Roots of Indoctrination by Colleges

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Dean George

The Surprising Roots of Indoctrination by Colleges

A West Virginia University professor names names and pinpoints how college indoctrination began, in ‘Winning America’s Second Civil War.’

4/19/2024

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Rebecca Day

‘God Bless the U.S.A.’

Lee Greenwood’s surprise single release became a classic American anthem and a unifying symbol of patriotism.

4/19/2024

The American Mozart: Composer Timothy Olmsted

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Rebecca Day

The American Mozart: Composer Timothy Olmsted

Timothy Olmsted’s lifelong dedication to music made him one of the country’s earliest influential musicians.

4/18/2024

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Trevor Phipps

S. Truett Cathy: Founder of Chick-fil-A

This entrepreneur called on his ethic of hard work to build a successful fast food franchise.

4/16/2024

Rembrandt’s Sole Seascape and the Great Heist

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Michelle Plastrik

Rembrandt’s Sole Seascape and the Great Heist

Stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in 1990, ‘Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee’ along with two other Rembrandts are still missing.

4/16/2024

Where Time Stands Still: Mast General Store

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Deena Bouknight

Where Time Stands Still: Mast General Store

The general stores encapsulates a bygone era for travelers in North Carolina.

4/16/2024

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Jeff Minick

The War That Almost Happened

A new novel about the Cuban Missile Crisis offers some lessons for today’s world leaders.

4/14/2024

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Dustin Bass

Dutch Subversion, British Aggression, the First US Ambassador

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Dutch and English battled for land, a revolution broke out, and a headstrong statesman became the first U.S. ambassador.

4/13/2024