Dustin Bass
Author
Dustin Bass is the creator and host of the “American Tales” podcast and cofounder 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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The National Bank Controversy That Left a President Without a Party
In ‘This Week in History,’ Whigs worked to empower their party and corral support for a national bank only to see a Whig destroy their efforts.
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The Humble Origin and Lasting Impact of William Dean Howells
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a self-educated Ohioan rose through the literary ranks to become known as the Dean of American Letters.
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How a Failing Businessman Elevated the World
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a tinkerer and failing businessman finally hit on one of world’s most useful and famous inventions.
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How Recording WWII Soldiers Led to the Hit Show ‘Candid Camera’
In ‘This Week in History,’ Allen Funt’s experiences at Cornell and the Signal Corps helped produce one of America’s funniest TV shows.
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How a Miner’s Wire Rope Transformed American Transportation
In ‘This Week in History,’ a father and son immigrated to California for the Gold Rush, and the son remained to build a national treasure.
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A Study of How the Battle of Königgrӓtz Helped Create the German Empire
Angus Konstam’s ‘Königgrӓtz 1866’ digs into the details surrounding one of Europe’s most important 19th-century conflicts.
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The Brief and Dangerous Life of Wright Flier Arch Hoxsey
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young automobile mechanic becomes the country’s face of aviation.
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