The Most Contentious Presidential Transition in American History
Was Abraham Lincoln's the most tumultuous presidential transition in American history?
Suggested Readings: Climate Change Now, Wyoming’s Power, and Fighting Zika
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How Early Feminist Writer Margaret Fuller’s Memoirs Were Rewritten
Margaret Fuller was one of the most-read Americans of the mid-nineteenth century, but then men started to edit her for posterity.
Does Street Protest Matter?
Americans have turned to street protests to achieve their political goals—while critics have warned that this kind of public action won’t change anything.
Bringing Ancient Meals to Life
Recreating ancient meals--complete with 2500-year-old booze--is no easy feat.
Falling for Niagara Falls
How did Niagara Falls become the Honeymoon Capital of the World?
Margaret Atwood
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Should the Government Pay for a Classical University Education?
Questions about what sorts of higher education the government should pay for are nothing new.
How Benjamin Franklin’s Almanac Appealed to the Common Man
Why did Benjamin Franklin become an American patriot when he was such a loyal son of the Crown for so long?
The Unexpected Problem With Wind Power
While it can be an excellent source of clean power, wind power also kills a lot of wildlife, including bats.