American Studies Professor Ben Railton reminds us of historical events that offer context for ten of the most significant political, social, and cultural developments of the last two and a half decades.
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Why cheat yourself when you can treat yourself? These mid-century ads put an acquisitive spin on New Year’s resolutions.
Being bored isn’t a bad thing, for people – most of the time, we can do something about it. Animals, on the other hand, are a different story.
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Camp Ritchie’s clandestine training transformed Jewish immigrants into one of America’s most effective intelligence forces.
The celebrated author’s timeless tales continue to captivate both old fans and new audiences in the 21st century.
Caty Littlefield Greene, the flirtatious wife of Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, followed him from camp to camp, often causing quite a stir.
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The first American planes to come in contact with the Japanese fighters were small, unarmed civilian aircraft. Some of the planes never made it back.
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Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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