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Two hundred fifty years ago, in May 1775, delegates from thirteen British North American colonies gathered in Philadelphia for the... more
What did friendship between men and women look like in the decades following the American Revolution? Could emotional closeness and... more
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When did people begin seeking anonymous advice for their most profound personal dilemmas? What can the answers to their early... more
Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18,... more
April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from... more
April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles... more
The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution... more
This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world”... more
Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time... more
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