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This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.
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Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.
250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec
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250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’
Theodore Roosevelt Plays Peace Negotiator During the Age of Empires
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Theodore Roosevelt Plays Peace Negotiator During the Age of Empires

In ‘This Week in History,’ European and Asian powers come to America to obtain a peace treaty, resulting in Roosevelt’s Nobel Peace Prize.
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What Was Jane Austen’s Christmas Like?

The traditions we associate with the Christmas season today aren’t far off from the holiday festivities of Jane Austen’s England of 250 years ago.

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The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.
Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.
Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

The British Special Air Service rescued hostages taken by Iranian separatists who wanted their own country.
Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.
250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’
A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.
Castle Clinton: An Evolving Stronghold

Castle Clinton: An Evolving Stronghold

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how one of the centuries-old forts constructed to defend New York City has been repurposed.
Joseph F. Glidden: The Man Who Fenced in America

Joseph F. Glidden: The Man Who Fenced in America

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a farmer’s wife’s hairpins inspire him to create one of the most important tools of the American West.
Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track

Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track

This 19th-century jockey captured the public’s attention and respect with many wins during the zenith of horse racing.
The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.
Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.
Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

The British Special Air Service rescued hostages taken by Iranian separatists who wanted their own country.
Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.
250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’
A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.
Castle Clinton: An Evolving Stronghold

Castle Clinton: An Evolving Stronghold

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how one of the centuries-old forts constructed to defend New York City has been repurposed.
Joseph F. Glidden: The Man Who Fenced in America

Joseph F. Glidden: The Man Who Fenced in America

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a farmer’s wife’s hairpins inspire him to create one of the most important tools of the American West.
Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track

Isaac Murphy: Master of the Track

This 19th-century jockey captured the public’s attention and respect with many wins during the zenith of horse racing.