If you enjoyed our Monumental episode about Esther Hobart Morris, the first woman justice of the peace, here’s another podcast... more

Some monuments are larger than life. And they reinforce this idea that monuments are supposed to inspire awe and maybe... more

Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most popular attraction, and its centerpiece is a massive rock carving that depicts three Confederate... more

Pearl Harbor National Monument is the most visited place in Hawaii, and it’s one of two national sites recognizing a... more

The legacy of slavery in this country is undeniable. And yet we’re a long way from acknowledging how fundamental it... more

When it comes to women and monuments in the U.S., we seem to prefer mythical or allegorical women – think... more

We’re used to recognizing someone powerful with a statue. But what happens when there’s no statue or memorial to a... more

Sometimes it’s hard to know which came first – monuments or the stories we tell about who and what is... more

An obelisk called The Soldiers' Monument in downtown Santa Fe was erected after the Civil War to honor soldiers from... more

For generations, Christopher Columbus has been glorified in monument after monument across the United States. And while Columbus statues have... more