Dustin Bass
Author
Dustin Bass is the creator and host of the American Tales podcast, and co-founder of The Sons of History. He writes two weekly series for The Epoch Times: Profiles in History and This Week in History. He is also an author.
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Gifford Pinchot: America’s First Forester
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young man who, spurred by his father’s question, opens a new field in American conservatism.
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Currency, Counterfeiting, and the Making of the US Secret Service
In ‘This Week in History,’ the Treasury Department and Congress worked to stifle counterfeiting during the Civil War, leading to major changes in banking.
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75 Years: The American Legacy of the Korean War
This year marks an important anniversary of the Cold War’s first military conflict and the unmitigated success it became.
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An Insightful Study on the Complexity, Tragedy of Mers El-Kebir
Ryan Noppen’s ‘Mers El-Kebir 1940’ presents the British and French perspectives on whether an attack on a former ally was or was not necessary.
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Railroads, Innovation, and the Race for the New York Market
In ‘This Week in History,’ B&O Railroad’s dominance was undercut by a growing competitor, resulting in an industry-changing innovation.
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Capt. James Cook’s Endeavour Found? Not So Fast!
A premature claim about the discovery of one of history’s most famous ships leads to an American-Australian science rift.
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The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime
In ‘This Week in History,’ John Stevens develops the town of Hoboken during the rise of a new game, leading to a historic sports moment.
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The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service
The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.
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Gifford Pinchot: America’s First Forester
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young man who, spurred by his father’s question, opens a new field in American conservatism.
|
Currency, Counterfeiting, and the Making of the US Secret Service
In ‘This Week in History,’ the Treasury Department and Congress worked to stifle counterfeiting during the Civil War, leading to major changes in banking.
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75 Years: The American Legacy of the Korean War
This year marks an important anniversary of the Cold War’s first military conflict and the unmitigated success it became.
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An Insightful Study on the Complexity, Tragedy of Mers El-Kebir
Ryan Noppen’s ‘Mers El-Kebir 1940’ presents the British and French perspectives on whether an attack on a former ally was or was not necessary.
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Railroads, Innovation, and the Race for the New York Market
In ‘This Week in History,’ B&O Railroad’s dominance was undercut by a growing competitor, resulting in an industry-changing innovation.
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Capt. James Cook’s Endeavour Found? Not So Fast!
A premature claim about the discovery of one of history’s most famous ships leads to an American-Australian science rift.
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The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime
In ‘This Week in History,’ John Stevens develops the town of Hoboken during the rise of a new game, leading to a historic sports moment.
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The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service
The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.
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