Politics Aug 14 Why 1920 can offer clues about the 2020 elections By Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux
Nation Nov 03 100 years later, the madness of daylight saving time endures One hundred years after Congress passed the first daylight saving legislation, more and more people are doubting the wisdom of changing the clocks. By Michael Downing, The Conversation
Politics Sep 12 America’s long, complicated history with tax reform Republicans in Congress are attempting to overhaul the nation’s tax code, but it’s not an easy task. With the current tax overhaul effort in mind, it’s a good time to look at the United States’ history with taxes, especially income… By Lisa Desjardins
Politics Mar 12 Watch 7:02 Presidential secrets have shaped U.S. history If the Constitutional Convention had not been held behind closed doors, it’s unlikely that delegates would have agreed on the Constitution, says author Mary Graham of “Presidents’ Secrets: The Use and Abuse of Hidden Power.” Graham outlines how presidents have… By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo
Nation Aug 26 Watch 2:20 National parks explorer urges Americans to ‘get out there and see’ them Last June, Darius Nabors embarked upon a journey: in honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday, he would explore the country’s 59 national parks in 59 weeks. “I traded the modern conveniences of life...for beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets and… By PBS News Hour
Aug 25 Watch 7:00 100 years later, National Park Service lands still grant us ‘breathing space’ By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 02 When a secret president ran the country By Dr. Howard Markel All during September of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson became thinner, paler and ever more frail. Unfortunately, the president refused to listen to his body. He had too much important work to do. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch Historical Views on the Inauguration, a ‘Holy Day in Our Civic Religion’ Historical Views on the Inauguration, a 'Holy Day in Our Civic Religion'… Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch What Have Sanctions Done to Iran’s Economy, People? European Union nations reportedly agreed in principle Wednesday to ban imports of Iranian oil. Margaret Warner discusses mounting tensions between Iran and the West with Haleh Esfandiari of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Karim Sadjadpour of the… Continue watching
Oct 09 Historian: Obama Peace Prize More an ‘Aspirational’ Award By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday -- a surprising nod considering it came during the first year of his term. Historian Peniel Joseph describes it as more of an "aspirational award" than a reward for a foreign… Continue reading