TALKING TO AMERICA

Our History

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Take a break from the news, explore the fascinating people of American history and their stories. Every concise post offers an I-didn’t-know-that moment and perhaps a bit of inspiration.

Learn about Nellie Bly, who was locked in a madhouse and circled the world alone. Or the artist who made money . . . literally. America’s first daredevil. The giant discovered buried on an upstate New York farm. The doctor who worked with monkey glands—and made country music popular. Why did Jack London go to the Klondike? What did Sergeant York do in World War I? What was the story of P.T. Barnum’s museum? Why was John L. Sullivan our first sports celebrity?

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Every short essay will offer a concise nugget of history. Some might serve up food for thought or suggest a topic that you want to explore in more depth. Each one is guaranteed to send some interesting information your way.