Scottsboro: An American Tragedy |
Timeline
Explore the events of a trial that drew North and South into their sharpest conflict since the Civil War, and yielded two momentous Supreme Court decisions.
Truman |
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Truman interpreted a North Korean attack as direct aggression from the Soviet Union.
Truman |
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Truman's first impression of Joseph Stalin was favorable.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
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Whaling shanties were sung by the sailors to help pass the time and coordinate work out at sea.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Timeline
For hundreds of years, whale oil lit up the world and powered industry. Explore a timeline of major events.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Article
Dr. Tim Smith assembled a team of scientists and historians to determine the effects of 19th century American offshore whaling.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Audio
Listen to the whales in these audio recordings of whale vocalizations.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Article
When Melville died in 1891, his death was noted in only one local newspaper, with a brief description of the "long forgotten" author.
The Amish: Shunned |
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An Amish man discusses the allure of life outside the Amish community — and the pull to come home.
The Amish: Shunned |
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At 23, Anna was considered an old maid in her Amish community, but she struggles with the decision to leave.
The Amish: Shunned |
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Filmmaker Callie Wiser shares the story of Katie Troyer, who left the Amish in her forties.
The Amish: Shunned |
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Joe struggled to leave his Amish family of 15, returning six times before leaving for good.
