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The Ox-Bow Incident: Walter Van Tilburg Clark’s Critique of the Western
The American “western,” in the novels of Owen Wister, the stories of Zane Grey, and numerous films of the 1950s and early 1960s, enshrines an American folk understanding of the…
Federalism and Pandemics: A National Teachable Moment
“Emergencies are crucibles that contain and reveal the daily, slower burning problems of medicine and…
Special Webinar: Heroes of American Business
Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the…
Special Webinar: Heroes of the American Founding
Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of…
Special Webinar: Heroes of American Medicine
Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of the…
Special Webinar: American War Heroes
Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of…
American Heroes Special Webinar Series
Building on the success of our Insights from History series of special daytime webinars, we…
Insights from History: The Power of the Pulpit in Times of Crisis: From the American Revolution to the Coronavirus
Examine the role of religion and religious activity during times of crisis through a series…
Beyond the Amistad: The antislavery legislative career of John Quincy Adams
On February 21st, 1848 Representative John Quincy Adams rose on the House floor to vote…
Protecting the Health of the Body—and of the Body Politic: An Interview with Political Economist Brianne Wolf
We have known and appreciated Brianne Wolf since, shortly after earning her PhD from the…
Insights from History: The American Family in Times of Crisis: Education, Health Care, and the Trade-offs of Coming Home
The fifth episode in our "Insights from History" webinar series, hosted by Dr. Jeff Sikkenga…
245th Anniversary of Lexington and Concord
The story is one of the most familiar in American history. Though shrouded in myth,…
Contemporary Responses to the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater on April 14, 1865 brought an…
Insights from History: Fire in a Crowded Theater – Civil Liberties in Times of Emergency
As the current Coronavirus situation has continued, we are now faced with growing questions about…
Documents in Detail: Herbert Hoover’s Speech on the New Deal
Herbert Hoover's Speech on the New Deal (1932) was the focus of the 13 May…
Resources for Teaching Online: Webinars on Great Speeches
Speeches, orations, and addresses hold a special and central place in American political culture, and…
Insights from History: Bad Medicine? The Effects of Economic Emergencies on Liberty, Democracy, and Prosperity
Join Dr. Jeff Sikkenga, Professor of Political Science at Ashland University and Executive Director of…
Teaching Online While Supporting Distant Students
How are teachers we know around the country dealing with campus closures and the move…
Saturday Webinar: Ralph Ellison
Live show aired at 11am, Saturday, 2 May 2020, exploring the life, letters, and legacy…
Resources for Teaching Online: Webinars on Political Principles and Problems
Born of ideas and ideals, the American system of government was, and still is, unique…
Ralph Ellison