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The Sun Queen
April 4, 2023
Unsung scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun.
The Movement and the "Madman"
March 28, 2023
Discover the story of the 1969 showdown between President Nixon and the antiwar movement.
Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
February 20, 2023
Discover the unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.
The Lie Detector
January 3, 2023
The story of the polygraph, the controversial device that transformed modern justice.
Plague at the Golden Gate
May 24, 2022
Discover how bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco
Flood in the Desert
May 3, 2022
Explore the 1928 dam collapse, the second deadliest disaster in California history.
Zoot Suit Riots
March 29, 2022
In June 1943, Los Angeles erupted into the worst race riots in the city to date.
Zoot Suit Riots (español)
March 29, 2022
En 1943, se desataron en LA, los peores disturbios raciales en la ciudad hasta la fecha.
The American Diplomat
February 15, 2022
Three Black diplomats who broke racial barriers at the State Department during Cold War.
Riveted: The History of Jeans
February 7, 2022
Discover the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment.
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