250 Years Ago, Part 5: The Midnight Ride, Lexington, and Concord
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250 Years Ago, Part 5: The Midnight Ride, Lexington, and Concord

Paul Revere’s famous ride, followed by the ’shot heard round the world,' signaled the start of the American Revolution.
Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco
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Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.
The Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
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The Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

The prestigious medal recognizes the valor ordinary men are capable of.
First to Berlin: Virginia Irwin in 1945
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First to Berlin: Virginia Irwin in 1945

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a talented, fearless journalist, who entered Berlin before Americans were allowed in.
How a Dinner in Paris Led to the Creation of The Met
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How a Dinner in Paris Led to the Creation of The Met

In ‘This Week in History,’ the grandson of Founding Father John Jay envisions a prominent American art museum, a vision that quickly became a reality.

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250 Years Ago, Part 5: The Midnight Ride, Lexington, and Concord

250 Years Ago, Part 5: The Midnight Ride, Lexington, and Concord

Paul Revere’s famous ride, followed by the ’shot heard round the world,' signaled the start of the American Revolution.
Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.
The Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

The Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

The prestigious medal recognizes the valor ordinary men are capable of.
An Isolated Historic Ocean Stronghold

An Isolated Historic Ocean Stronghold

In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path, we visit Fort Jefferson, where three were imprisoned as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Lincoln.
First to Berlin: Virginia Irwin in 1945

First to Berlin: Virginia Irwin in 1945

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a talented, fearless journalist, who entered Berlin before Americans were allowed in.
Mail Order Melody

Mail Order Melody

The Sears catalog’s wide reach and affordable guitars made music accessible to everyone.
How a Dinner in Paris Led to the Creation of The Met

How a Dinner in Paris Led to the Creation of The Met

In ‘This Week in History,’ the grandson of Founding Father John Jay envisions a prominent American art museum, a vision that quickly became a reality.
John Adams’s Integrity and the Boston Massacre

John Adams’s Integrity and the Boston Massacre

In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ attorney John Adams risked the loss of his reputation and livelihood in his passion for justice.
250 Years Ago, Part 4: The Salem Gunpowder Raid and Leslie’s Retreat

250 Years Ago, Part 4: The Salem Gunpowder Raid and Leslie’s Retreat

On the road to the Revolutionary War, defiant patriots give the British a prelude of battles to come.
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‘Where Your Heart Grows’: Clay Walker’s Country Music Perspective

After 30 years in country music, the hit singer-songwriter remains one of the genre’s most authentic voices.