The Neglected Cornerstone: The Bible and the Founding of the American Republic
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The Neglected Cornerstone: The Bible and the Founding of the American Republic

How Scripture shaped the language, law, and liberty of the American experiment.

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music
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The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead their TV department and create a new way to play music.

The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading
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The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show
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America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America
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‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

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Joseph Pulitzer: At the Forefront of American Journalism

Joseph Pulitzer: At the Forefront of American Journalism

Pulitzer’s rags-to-riches story captured the luck and determination characterized by pioneering immigrants.

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

How Britain’s victory over France forged the debts and military minds that drove the colonies to independence.

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead their TV department and create a new way to play music.

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a brilliant naval officer is forced to retire, leading him to introduce the US military to war gaming.

The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

The Reluctant Rebel: The Patriot Who Needed Persuading

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we focus on a signer of the Declaration of Independence who came cautiously to the cause of freedom.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

‘Revolution’: The Birth of a Faith-Based America

Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.

‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure

‘The Capitol’: History of an Iconic Structure

The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.