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In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.

August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry
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August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a war hero turned mailman becomes the face of fighting early 20th-century crime.

Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola
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Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola

The world’s most beloved crayon has inspired creativity since the first box of eight rolled off the production line.

‘Sweet, Tart and Golden’: How Apples Changed the Midwest
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‘Sweet, Tart and Golden’: How Apples Changed the Midwest

Lucy M. Long deliciously recalls the beloved fruit’s impact on the regional culture and economy.

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Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one of America’s greatest film heroes.

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In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

In the Shadow of Tragedy: The Quiet Strength of First Lady Lucretia Garfield

Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.

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George Rawlings and the Glove That Helped Change Baseball

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August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry

August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a war hero turned mailman becomes the face of fighting early 20th-century crime.

Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola

Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola

The world’s most beloved crayon has inspired creativity since the first box of eight rolled off the production line.

‘Sweet, Tart and Golden’: How Apples Changed the Midwest

‘Sweet, Tart and Golden’: How Apples Changed the Midwest

Lucy M. Long deliciously recalls the beloved fruit’s impact on the regional culture and economy.