The Forgotten Movement That Changed American Women’s Lives
Chatauquas changed the lives of Midwestern women between 1878 and 1900, setting the stage for new gender roles in the twentieth century.
Did Youth Farming Programs Really Fight Juvenile Delinquency?
Summer jobs for teens are becoming a thing of the past, but considering these beet farm jobs, maybe we shouldn't romanticize them too much.
Populism for Beginners
If the appeal of Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Brexit can all be described as "populist," then what is populism?
Are We Entering a New Golden Age of Guano?
A history of civilization could be written in fertilizers. And the history of guano—bird poop—tells us a lot about slavery, imperialism, and U.S. expansion.
Before Broadband, Seeking Universal Access to the Telephone
Today's debates about low-income subsidizes for broadband echo early fights for universal access to telephone lines.
Our Farming Ancestors
While fewer farming family can be found today than many years ago, they still remain an important concept for any genealogist to understand.
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.
Embracing Dry Land: Water-Smart Urban Design and Drought in the American West
Water-smart urban design and drought in the American West.