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The US President Is Now Above The Law

A seminal moment in American history

14 hrs ago •

1620: What Was It Really Like Aboard The Mayflower? A Journey Into The Unknown

The American Story, US History Documentaries: “For many Americans, the journey of the Mayflower in 1620 symbolizes the birth of their nation.

22 hrs ago •

Why Did Democratic Senate Candidates Win MI, AZ, NV and WI But Harris Lost?

I have yet to see historian Heather Cox Richardson in her daily Letter from an American offer an analysis of WHY Kamala Harris lost, other than to…

Nov 26 •

Off the Coast of Scotland, A Sense of Home

Lord of the Isles, until Trump developer arrives

Nov 25 •

Scotland, Scottish Americans and the Klan: What Wasn't Emphasized in 'Outlander'

Ancient History Lover has posted a 2016 documentary to YouTube narrated by a Scottish journalist Neil Oliver about the relationship between Scottish…

Nov 21 •

Reflections on 'Titan', the Definitive Biography of John D. Rockefeller

As we consider a new Gilded Age

Nov 20 •

Out of the Mists, Scottish and Irish Ancestors Speak

With the end of Droughtlander, and the long-running Outlander series finally concluding with the broadcast of the second half of season seven now…

Nov 19 •

Assassination Attempt Helped Trump Win the Election

Destiny, fate, divine intervention are cited

Nov 18 •

Without Pandemic, Trump Probably Would Have Won the 2020 Election

What if, in 2020, there was no pandemic?

Nov 17 •

10 'What If's' of the 2024 Election

Plus, predicting the future

Nov 17 •

We Can't Predict The Future, But Let's Try

Think Again examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people's minds.

Nov 14 •

Ida Tarbell, One of History’s Best Investigative Reporters in the First Gilded Age

Took a microscope to monopolists and John D. Rockefeller's business practices

Nov 14 •

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