The Wild West - 1865 - 1895
Explore the American frontier's iconic figures, events, and innovations from 1865-1895, including gunslingers, gold rushes, and the Pony Express.
Colonial America - 1585 - 1776
Explore key events and figures of Colonial America through engaging cartoons and animations, covering topics from the Mayflower to the American Revolution.
The Genius of Soul - Exploring the Influence and Evolution of Soul Music
Explore the origins, influence, and cultural significance of soul music with insights from Grammy-winning artists and music experts. Discover its impact on various genres and American history.
How We Can Start to Heal the Pain of Racial Division
Activist Ruby Sales explores racial healing through deep questioning, reflecting on civil rights experiences and offering new perspectives on achieving racial justice in America.
Can a Divided America Heal
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the roots of America's political divide and offers insights on healing the nation's partisan rift, discussing moral foundations and historical factors shaping current divisions.
Conservatism Under Threat
George Will discusses the Founders' vision for America, contrasting it with today's politics. He explores threats to conservatism, limited government, and natural rights, offering insights on the current political landscape.
Fantasyland - How America Went Haywire
Explore America's 500-year journey into magical thinking and make-believe, examining how reality and illusion have blurred in the post-factual present.
America's Native Prisoners of War
Photographer Aaron Huey shares haunting images and shocking history of the Lakota people at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, exposing poverty and struggle largely ignored by society.
Learning from Past Presidents
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explores leadership lessons from American presidents, sharing insights on Lincoln and Johnson, and reflects on her personal connection to history through baseball.
A Secret War and a Message in a Bottle
Découvrez l'histoire fascinante de Willis Hodges, un leader noir libre qui a créé une société secrète pour aider les esclaves à s'échapper. Une réflexion sur l'héritage caché et l'impact durable de nos actions.
What We Can Learn from Past Presidents
Explore leadership lessons from American presidents, focusing on Lincoln and Johnson, with insights on resilience, communication, and decision-making from a renowned historian.
Cyber Geography and the Manifest Destiny of the 21st Century
Explore cyber geography, its evolution, and ethical implications in the digital age. Gain insights into the metaphorical contract of cyberspace and its parallels with physical geography.
Why It's So Hard to Talk About the N-Word
Thoughtful examination of the N-word's divisive nature, exploring personal encounters and historical context to promote productive discussions and reshape education around racism in the US.
George W. Bush - A War on Terror
Explore the presidency of George W. Bush, from the controversial 2000 election to the 9/11 attacks and subsequent foreign policy decisions that shaped his tenure and American history.
America's Native Prisoners of War
Photographer's journey reveals shocking poverty and history of Lakota people on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, challenging perceptions and raising awareness through powerful imagery.
What the Gay Rights Movement Learned from the Civil Rights Movement
Filmmaker explores intersections between gay rights and civil rights movements, dispelling myths and highlighting how they propel each other forward in the fight for equality.
San Francisco's Forgotten Catastrophe - The Lost City Hall
Uncover the tragic tale of San Francisco's Lost City Hall, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, and its lasting impact on the city's history and identity.
A Change Is Gonna Come - The Story and Impact of Sam Cooke's Civil Rights Anthem
Discover the powerful story and musical legacy behind Sam Cooke's civil rights anthem, exploring its composition, cultural impact, and groundbreaking production techniques in 1960s soul music.
America's Mid-Century Mire - Uncovering Insecurity and Paranoia in 1950s America
Explore the hidden insecurities beneath 1950s America's idyllic facade, examining historical narratives and personal identity through a sociological lens.
The Boston Highway Train Incident Explained
Dramatic 1969 derailment in Boston: Penn Central locomotives crash onto highway, exposing rail industry's struggles and infrastructure issues. Incident foreshadows company's bankruptcy.
The Rise and Fall of Rhyolite, Nevada - A Ghost Town's Story
Explore the rapid rise and dramatic fall of Rhyolite, a Nevada gold rush boomtown that flourished briefly before becoming a ghost town, illustrating the volatile nature of mining settlements.