How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads
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How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Royal Blue Line set the standard for the American train industry, even into its final run.

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide
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Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we step onto Andrew Jackson’s Nashville estate and into the home of lesser-known yet remarkable man.

Lady Washington
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Lady Washington

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ focuses on First Lady Martha Washington, who sacrificed her longing for a private life to help shape a new nation.

American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic
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American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic

From powdered wigs in Parliament to the American Revolution, the meaning of a gentleman underwent a transformation that’s still relevant to men today.

The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson
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The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson

The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.

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How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Royal Blue Line set the standard for the American train industry, even into its final run.

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we step onto Andrew Jackson’s Nashville estate and into the home of lesser-known yet remarkable man.

Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution

Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution

The great political orator paved the way for the country’s founding document.

Lady Washington

Lady Washington

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ focuses on First Lady Martha Washington, who sacrificed her longing for a private life to help shape a new nation.

American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic

American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic

From powdered wigs in Parliament to the American Revolution, the meaning of a gentleman underwent a transformation that’s still relevant to men today.

The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson

The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson

The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.

Iron and Fire: William Harley and the Ride Into America’s Cultural Identity

Iron and Fire: William Harley and the Ride Into America’s Cultural Identity

The Harley-Davidson brand has become synonymous with the American spirit, as foretold by the enterprising start of its founders.

Horace Mann: The Father of American Education

Horace Mann: The Father of American Education

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a visionary who wanted to educate the minds and souls of young people.

‘Concord Hymn’: Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Road to America’s 250th Birthday

‘Concord Hymn’: Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Road to America’s 250th Birthday

Layers of history unfold through Emerson’s tribute to the brave patriots who risked their lives for the making of a new nation.

How an Aeronaut’s Mishap Created the Union Army’s Balloon Corps

How an Aeronaut’s Mishap Created the Union Army’s Balloon Corps

In ‘This Week in History,’ aeronauts continued testing the limits of their balloons, ultimately establishing a new arm of military intelligence.

How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Royal Blue Line set the standard for the American train industry, even into its final run.

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

Alfred Jackson: From an Enslaved Man to Tour Guide

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we step onto Andrew Jackson’s Nashville estate and into the home of lesser-known yet remarkable man.

Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution

Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution

The great political orator paved the way for the country’s founding document.

Lady Washington

Lady Washington

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ focuses on First Lady Martha Washington, who sacrificed her longing for a private life to help shape a new nation.

American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic

American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic

From powdered wigs in Parliament to the American Revolution, the meaning of a gentleman underwent a transformation that’s still relevant to men today.

The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson

The Life and Heroics of Lord Horatio Nelson

The brilliant but flawed British Adm. Horatio Nelson rose from a frail boy to a naval legend.

Iron and Fire: William Harley and the Ride Into America’s Cultural Identity

Iron and Fire: William Harley and the Ride Into America’s Cultural Identity

The Harley-Davidson brand has become synonymous with the American spirit, as foretold by the enterprising start of its founders.

Horace Mann: The Father of American Education

Horace Mann: The Father of American Education

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a visionary who wanted to educate the minds and souls of young people.

‘Concord Hymn’: Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Road to America’s 250th Birthday

‘Concord Hymn’: Ralph Waldo Emerson and the Road to America’s 250th Birthday

Layers of history unfold through Emerson’s tribute to the brave patriots who risked their lives for the making of a new nation.

How an Aeronaut’s Mishap Created the Union Army’s Balloon Corps

How an Aeronaut’s Mishap Created the Union Army’s Balloon Corps

In ‘This Week in History,’ aeronauts continued testing the limits of their balloons, ultimately establishing a new arm of military intelligence.