A Q&A with author and historian Kristin Hoganson: “The heartland myth does a great injustice not only to the United States but also to the people it purports to depict, because it distorts their history and hides far more fascinating stories.”
“Kevin acted funny whenever I left his house, like there was more to show me — something better than a frog pond or a secret fort.”
In the news for the week ending June 19, 2020, are the return of tennis, soap operas, and the Oscars, plus Father’s Day recipes, Tom Hanks, and more.
Journalist Val Lauder remembers what makes dads so great.
Daly Walker was struck by polio when he was a boy. Today, he compares America’s response to polio in the 1950s with COVID-19 today.
In the news for the week ending June 5, 2020, are Necco wafers, Velveeta cheese, large pickles, all our favorite TV shows, and more.
Journalist Val Lauder recalls being in the room where Dwight D. Eisenhower revealed the soul-wracking problem he faced on the eve of D-Day.
When it comes to key issues such as white supremacist violence, voting rights, and structural inequity and inequality, America remains far too close to where it was in the summer of 1963.
In the news for the week ending May 29, 2020, are weight gain, a hungry yellow disc, hockey and tennis, Betty White, and more.
Lee Lowenfish tells the story of baseball legend Stan Musial’s legendary 3,000th hit.
In the news for the week ending May 22, 2020, are hot dogs, lap dogs, letter writers, strippers, beer, and more.
The origins of Memorial Day illustrate some of the worst and the best of Reconstruction, race, and American history and identity.
Ben Railton tells the story of discrimination against Chinese Americans in the 1800s: In California, one sandlot was used to incite hate, while another sandlot offered a far more inclusive and inspiring vision (through baseball, of course).
The original movie changed film and popular culture. Here’s why it’s still a Force.
“First love is never forgotten, not in a year and not in a lifetime.”
Nobody can deny March has been interesting to say the least. As we work from our kitchens, home offices and living rooms, trying to keep business as usual has been challenging. However, at Curtis, we are keeping our spirits high and our attitudes positive. We are fortunate that our whole team is able to […]