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The Edge of Anarchy Part Five: The Pullman Strike
The Pullman Strike was the greatest uprising of working people in American history. If you haven’t…
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The History of the Rise of Labor Unions in America
by Jack Kelly
In 1979, a young Vermont politician named Bernie Sanders made a short documentary…
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Split Season: Baseball’s Epic Strike of 1981
by Jeff Katz Those who think Major League Baseball is simply about the play on the…
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The Legend of the Braddock Tigers
by Greg Nichols Big Bertha, a massive driving sled, haunted the Tigers’ dreams. It was rare…
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Celebrating Black History Month in 2025
Let's honor the remarkable Black Americans throughout history with our favorite books. From the 19th century…
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A Matter of Complexion
by Tess Chakkalakal
by Tess Chakkalakal
Leaving Fayetteville Charles W. Chesnutt. (Public domain, Wikimedia Images.) On October 7,…
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Realm of Ice and Sky
by Buddy Levy
View of Smeerenberg, Spitzbergen, Norway. A photomechanical print taken between 1890 and…
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A Rage to Conquer
by Michael Walsh
In A Rage to Conquer, award-winning author Michael Walsh brings history to life as he considers…
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Adventure Research at the Top of the World
by Buddy Levy
Author Buy Levy shares his chilly experience in Ny Ålesund, Norway, where he…
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The JFK Conspiracy
by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
Belmont, New HampshireSeptember 1960 New York…
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Introduction to Eliot Stein’s
Custodians of Wonder
by Eliot Stein
In Custodians of Wonder, Eliot Stein takes a vivid look at 10 astonishing people who are maintaining some of…
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The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for
Trouble Island
by Sharon Short
Suspense author Sharon Short shares the rich history behind Mile Island, the real-life location that inspired…
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