We’re living in unprecedented times. Maybe. In this show, Jody Avirgan (538, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt) and Kellie Carter... more
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It's the middle of July. In 1936, much of the country -- especially the Midwest -- is experiencing record heat.Jody,... more
It's July 22nd. This day in 1934, FDR has signed the "Indian Reorganization Act," which provided economic relief to many... more
In 1971, a massive explosion at the Thiokol plant in Woodbine, Georgia shook the small town and killed 29 workers,... more
It's July 18th. This day in 1980, Ronald Reagan accepted the Republican nomination for president. His speech included the phrase... more
It's July 15th. This day in 1863, photographer Timothy O'Sullivan has taken a photo of dead soldiers at Gettysburg called... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the... more
It's July 2nd. This day in 1864, President Lincoln signed a law declaring the chamber previously used as the House... more
It's June 30th. This day in 1982, Ronald Reagan signed a bill re-authorizing the Voting Rights Act, among a lot... more