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American Essence
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American Essence
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Deena Bouknight
The Newberry Opera House: Music and More for 142 Years
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a tiny, rural South Carolina opera house, where performers still take the stage.
5/8/2024
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Music
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Rebecca Day
Pythagoras To Beethoven: A Hillsdale College Free Online Music Course
“Join me at the piano,” says concert pianist Hyperion Knight for a free, online course on classical music through Hillsdale College.
5/6/2024
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American Essence
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Dustin Bass
How a Composer and an Industrialist Created an Iconic Music Hall
In ‘This Week in History,’ a German composer brought a grand vision to New York City and left a lasting legacy for American music.
5/4/2024
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American Essence
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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
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American Essence
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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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American Essence
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Dustin Bass
Edith Meiser: America’s Greatest Sherlockian
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet the writer and actress who popularized Sherlock Holmes in America via a different media.
5/8/2024
American Essence
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Deena Bouknight
The Newberry Opera House: Music and More for 142 Years
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a tiny, rural South Carolina opera house, where performers still take the stage.
5/8/2024
Arts & Tradition
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Rudolph Lambert Fernandez
Hollywood Legend Gregory Peck: A Dignified Man On-Screen and Off-Screen
Gregory Peck’s moral convictions defined the type of roles he wanted to play on screen.
5/8/2024
Book Review
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James Sale
‘Legends of Liberty 2’: A Fabulous Sequel
Andrew Benson Brown has reached new heights of poetic achievement with his second volume of ‘Legends of Liberty.’
5/7/2024
Music
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Rebecca Day
Pythagoras To Beethoven: A Hillsdale College Free Online Music Course
“Join me at the piano,” says concert pianist Hyperion Knight for a free, online course on classical music through Hillsdale College.
5/6/2024
American Essence
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Dustin Bass
Brian Kilmeade’s Love of America and Defense of Its History
The ‘Fox & Friends’ host has written six books that highlight American heroes who put their love of country before their own interests.
5/6/2024
Music
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Rebecca Day
A Classical Music Resurgence
Studies over the last two years indicate a rise in popularity of the classical genre and a cultural shift towards more interest in traditional music.
5/5/2024
American Essence
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Deena Bouknight
The Allure of Lancaster County’s Covered Bridges
The idyllic seasons offered in late spring through fall are the perfect time for a countryside history lesson.
5/5/2024
American Essence
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Dustin Bass
How a Composer and an Industrialist Created an Iconic Music Hall
In ‘This Week in History,’ a German composer brought a grand vision to New York City and left a lasting legacy for American music.
5/4/2024
American Essence
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Ben Laurro
From Country Music to Ministry: Granger Smith Shares the Faith Journey That Set Him on a Path Beyond Music
Through faith, Granger Smith was able to overcome the unimaginable grief at his son’s death. Now he’s set on a path to help others process their loss.
5/4/2024
