Historian Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy dispels the commonly-accepted myth of British incompetence and explores how the Americans achieved their surprising victory.
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February 2015
Audio
The American Revolution and the Fate of the British Empire
February 21st, 2015
Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy
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February 2015
Audio
Great Battles of the Civil War: The Wilderness and Beyond
February 18th, 2015
James M. McPherson, Craig L. Symonds, Harold Holzer (moderator)
Renowned historians relive the military struggles during the 1864 battles for the Wilderness—including Sheridan’s Ride, The Crater, and Jubal Early’s Raid on Washington.
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February 2015
Audio
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
February 11th, 2015
Randall Kennedy
Professor Randall Kennedy examines the origins, designs, and consequences of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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February 2015
Audio
Great Battles of the Civil War: Fredericksburg
February 9th, 2015
John F. Marszalek, James M. McPherson, Harold Holzer (moderator)
Three Civil War experts re-imagine the power and impact of the neglected battle of Fredericksburg.
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January 2015
Audio
Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad
January 21st, 2015
Eric Foner, Randall Kennedy (moderator)
Distinguished scholars shed new light on the Underground Railroad, elevating it from folklore to sweeping history.
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