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Edgar Stillman Kelley: America’s First Artist-in-Residence
An American classical composer takes his place in an educational institution.
11-11-2026
‘William Howard Taft’: Reconsidering the 27th President
Walter Stahr’s biography reappraises the life of an often overlooked leader.
11-9-2026
Nuclear War Averted: When a False Alarm Nearly Cost America Everything
In ‘This Week in History,’ America and Canada established NORAD to protect the countries, but a simple error almost did the opposite.
11-7-2026
Velvet Glove, Fist of Steel: Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech
This installment of 'When Character Counted' spotlights a man, four one-syllable words, and a turning point in history.
11-7-2026
The Worst Defeat in Roman Military History, and What the Romans Learned From It
The Battle of Cannae was Rome's worst military defeat, but by refusing to surrender and adapting their strategy, they ultimately won the Punic Wars.
11-7-2026
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The Frontiersman You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Thomas Fitzpatrick helped shape the American West but history forgot him.
11-12-2026
‘So That Others May Live’: A Veterans Day Tribute to Combat Medics and Chaplains
The individuals who care for America's soldiers face the same dangers and share the same courage, as these Medal of Honor stories attest.
11-11-2026
Hickam on Oahu: A Concealed Courtyard Shelters a Pearl Harbor Attack Memorial
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Hawaiian Air Force Base courtyard protected as a historical reminder and solemn memorial.
11-11-2026
‘Infantry Wins Battles; Logistics Wins Wars’: A Salute to the Veterans Who Work Behind the Scenes
From the quartermasters of the Revolution to the unsung movers of the 20th century, a tribute to the quiet dedication that preserves our freedom.
11-8-2026
Extraordinary Courage Under Fire
Leo ‘Nobby’ Clarke’s brave actions at Pozières earned him the Victoria Cross.
11-6-2026
The Story of Canada’s Unknown Soldier
Commentary On Nov. 11, Canadians will pause as our governor general, politicians, military personnel, and service families gather in Ottawa for a ceremony of national remembrance. They will ...
11-6-2026
James Bogardus: The Inventor Who Changed American Building Construction
The pioneer in cast-iron prefab construction supported the concept of steel-framed structures in architecture.
11-4-2026
Arthur Batelle Whiting: A Composer of the Second New England School
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet an honorary member of the acclaimed group.
11-3-2026
George E. Whiting: Uncommon Organist and Composer of Organ Music
New England born and bred, this musician worked with the amazing Boston Six.
11-2-2026
James Eads, the Self-Taught Genius Who Conquered the Mississippi
In this installment of 'Profiles in History,' we see how a former riverboat worker built America's most daring bridge.
11-1-2026
How Ansel Adams Narrowly Captured His Most Famous Photo
In ‘This Week in History,’ Ansel Adams was commissioned to photograph America’s national parks, resulting in an impromptu iconic image.
10-31-2026
Patrick Stewart: An Appreciation
The British-born actor had four distinctly different, highly successful careers in the arts.
10-31-2026
‘John Adams’ Attends to a Less Celebrated President
One of the modern era’s most esteemed historians delves deep into America’s second president’s life to show what stirred and steadied him.
10-31-2026
‘Colter’s Run’: The Foot Race That Meant Life or Death
This installment of 'When Character Counted' takes us into the 19th century's first decade and inside an astonishing story of survival and the human spirit.
10-30-2026
Oliver Lee Ranch House, a Home Despite the Dangers of the Time and Place
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ the historic home of a renowned New Mexico rancher reveals much about the Wild West.
10-30-2026
Raising a Great Man: 4 Child-Rearing Practices Used by Ben Franklin’s Father
Josiah Franklin guided his children through moral teachings and gentle correction.
10-29-2026
A Devastatingly Beautiful Retelling of the Life of Alexander the Great
Edmund Richardson’s ‘Alexander: God, King, Man’ reconstructs the Macedonian’s brilliant, violent life through ancient texts, archaeology, and myth.
10-29-2026
Amy Beach: America’s Lady Composer
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet a major player and composer who developed her own sound.
10-29-2026
WWII Sugar Rationing Was No Halloween Treat
With limited resources but plenty of imagination, Americans won the war on sweets.
10-27-2026
250 Years Ago: The Battle of Valcour Island, Britain’s First Invasion From Canada
Benedict Arnold stalls the British invasion by way of an improvised navy, setting the stage for the Saratoga victory one year later.
10-26-2026
Edward MacDowell: America’s Romantic Composer
In this installment of 'The Brilliant Boston Six,' we meet a musician whose work awakened America’s classical tradition.
10-26-2026
Remembering Eva Marie Saint
The accomplished actor of film and television starred in 'On the Waterfront' and ‘North by Northwest’ but valued family above all else.
10-25-2026