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I want to take a moment to acknowledge the subscribers who have made “Talking to America” a surprising success. Keep in mind that clicking the heart or…

Mar 26

Thanks for subscribing and sharing with others. On a chilly November day in 1829, a man dressed completely in white stood before a crowd on the…

Mar 24

Thanks for subscribing and sharing. Around 820 A.D., the Chinese emperor Li Chun, hoping to restore his virility, downed a potion cooked up by his…

Mar 17

Thanks for subscribing and sharing. This year marks the 120th anniversary of humans’ first powered flight. Bicycle mechanics Orville and Wilbur Wright…

Mar 10

Click on “online” over the title to read the piece in a browser, where you can choose from earlier essays. Tell a friend! From Shakespeare to Agatha…

Mar 3

February 2023

Thank you for reading my weekly history blog, Talking to America. If you like this post, please take a second to hit the heart button, leave a comment…

Feb 24

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Feb 17

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Feb 11

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Feb 9

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Feb 6

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January 2023

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Jan 31

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