Maggie Riechers is a writer in Potomac, Maryland.
NEH puts American materpieces in schools across the country.
An epic film documents the experiences of the citizen soldier and his community.
From illegitimacy, Alexander Hamiliton rises to power, driven by ambition and his moral code
Folk music reflects a nation’s changing traditions.
Julie Yoder brings a mix of experiences to the humanities in Arizona.
Janet Daley promotes reading programs in North Dakota.
Early newsreels put Americans in the front row for major world events.
The irascible John Adams shows a different side in his writings to his wife Abigail.
Since the Spanish-American War, correspondents have balanced loyalty to their country with responsibility to inform the public.
The everyday life of Greek children is recounted in a new exhibition.
2018 Spring
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What Sets Italian Americans Off From Other Immigrants?
Family and work for starters, according to a new TV documentary.
By Vincent J. Cannato
The Strange Politics of Gertrude Stein
Was the den mother of modernism a fascist?
By Barbara Will
King Andrew and the Bank
Andrew Jackson stares down the national bank and wins.
By Daniel Feller
The Quiet Greatness of Eudora Welty
Even toward the end of her life, the writer revealed a youthful zest for life and art.
By Danny Heitman
Why Spinoza Was Excommunicated
Before writing a single book, Bento de Spinoza was considered a dangerous thinker
By Steven Nadler
