St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta
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St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical complexity.

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence
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250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.

‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America
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‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ brings to life a turning point in American history.

How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance
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How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance

In ‘This Week in History,’ to celebrate Columbus’s landing, a former minister wrote a pledge of allegiance, which Congress officially adopted 50 years later.

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy
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Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

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St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta

St. John’s Co-Cathedral: The Gem of Malta

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a monument of extraordinary artistic and historical complexity.

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

250 Years Ago: A Resolution for Independence

Richard Henry Lee’s formal statement to Congress ignited a fierce debate that set the stage for American independence.

‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America

‘Gettysburg’: The Battle for the United States of America

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ brings to life a turning point in American history.

How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance

How a Children’s Newspaper Delivered America’s Pledge of Allegiance

In ‘This Week in History,’ to celebrate Columbus’s landing, a former minister wrote a pledge of allegiance, which Congress officially adopted 50 years later.

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we look at a largely forgotten signer of the Declaration of Independence who gave his all for liberty.

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

Sotheby’s is set to auction former Philadelphia Flyers executive Jay T. Snider’s historic collection before America’s 250th anniversary.

History off the Beaten Path: Charles Lindbergh Burial Site: Hidden in Hawaii

History off the Beaten Path: Charles Lindbergh Burial Site: Hidden in Hawaii

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we venture into a lush environment to view the unpretentious resting place of a historic aviator.