250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery
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Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office
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History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture
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How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

A Corinthian maiden’s sweet sorrow started a Western art tradition.

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps
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Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.

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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire

Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

The Long Military and Political Journey to Create the American Flag

In ‘This Week in History,’ after more than a year of use, the Grand Union Flag was replaced by America’s official flag—the Stars and Stripes.

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

History off the Beaten Path: B. Free Franklin Post Office

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we enter a Philadelphia post office honoring our nation’s first postmaster, Benjamin Franklin.

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

How an Ancient Greek Romance Created Clay Portraiture

A Corinthian maiden’s sweet sorrow started a Western art tradition.

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

Rembrandt Peale: In His Father’s Footsteps

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule

A Bridge to the Future: America’s 250th Celebration Time Capsule

A nostalgic portal from the present to the future will be buried underground in historic Philadelphia to commemorate our nation’s landmark birthday.