The Modern History of Slavery
The Walk Free Foundation recently reported that 35 million people in the world today are trapped in different forms of slavery.
Meat and Potatoes: The Reminiscences of Alonzo Davis
In April 1863, the men of the 4th California infantry were hungry. They were posted at Drum Barracks ...
Napoléon’s Signatures: The Story of a Decline in Handwriting
As Napoléon’s career and mental conditions declined in his later years, his signature suffered greatly.
Was Winston Churchill a “Drunk in Charge”?
Winston Churchill's status is history is decided. His status as a drinker is disputed.
The Modern Invention of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving as we know it was deliberately invented in the nineteenth century.
The Italian-American Immigration Experience
As President Obama prepares to move forward on immigration reform, the debate over the role of immigrants in US society is ramping up.
Waking the Spirits: The Diaries of John A. Clark
During the fall and winter of 1861-1862, Clark and many other officials in Santa Fe attended at least eight séances.
Anniversary: The Nuremberg Trials
On November 20, 1945, in the wake of the Second World War, the Nuremberg War Crime Trials began. ...