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Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife
In the first installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet an educated Englishwoman who wrote early American poetry.
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Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon
With his composition ‘On the Trail,’ Ferde Grofé takes listeners down into the Grand Canyon and back up again.
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Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics
People with heart conditions all over the world can thank Otis Boykin for a new lease on life.
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John Jay: America’s Gifted Founding Father
From independence to the Constitution, Jay shaped the republic’s foundation.
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Nelson Glueck: ‘A Hero of Biblical Archaeology’
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young scholar uses the Bible as his guide to become one of the 20th century’s most important archaeologists.
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A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution
In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.
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Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’
The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.
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Sherwood Forest: The Tyler Family’s Generational Residence
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we peruse America’s oldest continuously family-owned and occupied presidential home.
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Historic Presidential Letters Up for Sale Just in Time For Presidents’ Day
Raab Collection combines letters from Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt in historic offering.
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Grit and Prayer: The Survival of a Star Aviator
This episode of ‘When Character Counts’ takes us aboard three rafts in the Pacific Ocean where a genuine hero helped save the lives of his fellow Americans.
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NASA’s Historic Journey to the Surface of an Asteroid
In ‘This Week in History,’ NASA’s new Discovery Program aimed to meet budget constraints while exceeding scientific expectations.
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Timothy Matlack: Scribe of the American Revolution
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Quaker, brewer, and gambler whose gift with the pen left an indelible mark on American history
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Samuel Colt: The Inventor Who Revolutionized Firearms
The son of a textile manufacturer, the inventive and enthusiastic Samuel Colt brought more efficient firearms to the masses—but not without explosions.
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Zach Top Wins First-Ever Best Traditional Country Album Award
The Grammy’s category was created for artists who represent the genre’s time-honored sounds.
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John Cassin: A Life for the Birds
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a talented artist who dedicated himself to ornithology, even at great personal peril.
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‘The Porch on Windy Hill’: Where Music Helps Healing Begin
New York meets North Carolina in this play about music, family, and repairing burned bridges.
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Bryce Canyon Lodge: History Set in Stunning Scenery
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we examine a rustic century-old structure built to accommodate visitors drawn to an extraordinary canyon.
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How a Wheelchair Helped Cement the US-Saudi Relationship
In ‘This Week in History,’ Franklin D. Roosevelt exits the Yalta Conference with an eye on securing Arabian oil and a strong Middle East relationship.
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‘The First Lady of Country Music’: Celebrating Tammy Wynette
The Ryman Auditorium will honor the ‘Stand by Your Man’ singer with a one-night-only tribute concert on March 30, 2026.
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Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife
In the first installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet an educated Englishwoman who wrote early American poetry.
|
Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon
With his composition ‘On the Trail,’ Ferde Grofé takes listeners down into the Grand Canyon and back up again.
|
Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics
People with heart conditions all over the world can thank Otis Boykin for a new lease on life.
|
John Jay: America’s Gifted Founding Father
From independence to the Constitution, Jay shaped the republic’s foundation.
|
Nelson Glueck: ‘A Hero of Biblical Archaeology’
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young scholar uses the Bible as his guide to become one of the 20th century’s most important archaeologists.
|
A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution
In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.
|
Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’
The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.
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Sherwood Forest: The Tyler Family’s Generational Residence
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we peruse America’s oldest continuously family-owned and occupied presidential home.
|
Historic Presidential Letters Up for Sale Just in Time For Presidents’ Day
Raab Collection combines letters from Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt in historic offering.
|
Grit and Prayer: The Survival of a Star Aviator
This episode of ‘When Character Counts’ takes us aboard three rafts in the Pacific Ocean where a genuine hero helped save the lives of his fellow Americans.
|
NASA’s Historic Journey to the Surface of an Asteroid
In ‘This Week in History,’ NASA’s new Discovery Program aimed to meet budget constraints while exceeding scientific expectations.
|
Timothy Matlack: Scribe of the American Revolution
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Quaker, brewer, and gambler whose gift with the pen left an indelible mark on American history
|
Samuel Colt: The Inventor Who Revolutionized Firearms
The son of a textile manufacturer, the inventive and enthusiastic Samuel Colt brought more efficient firearms to the masses—but not without explosions.
|
Zach Top Wins First-Ever Best Traditional Country Album Award
The Grammy’s category was created for artists who represent the genre’s time-honored sounds.
|
John Cassin: A Life for the Birds
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a talented artist who dedicated himself to ornithology, even at great personal peril.
|
‘The Porch on Windy Hill’: Where Music Helps Healing Begin
New York meets North Carolina in this play about music, family, and repairing burned bridges.
|
Bryce Canyon Lodge: History Set in Stunning Scenery
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we examine a rustic century-old structure built to accommodate visitors drawn to an extraordinary canyon.
|
How a Wheelchair Helped Cement the US-Saudi Relationship
In ‘This Week in History,’ Franklin D. Roosevelt exits the Yalta Conference with an eye on securing Arabian oil and a strong Middle East relationship.
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‘The First Lady of Country Music’: Celebrating Tammy Wynette
The Ryman Auditorium will honor the ‘Stand by Your Man’ singer with a one-night-only tribute concert on March 30, 2026.
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