In the Archives

<p>In this episode of In the Archives, we dive into Article II, Section 1, Clauses 1–4 of the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of the Electoral College. From its creation during the Constitutional Convention to the...

<p>What came first—the chicken or the egg?</p><p>In Revolutionary America, the nation was the egg—waiting to hatch into a glorious bald eagle. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers...

<p>On May 7, 1915, at 2:10 PM off the coast of Ireland, tragedy struck as the passenger liner Lusitania became caught in the crossfire of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. Over 1,100 people died—including 128...

<p>Can news stories really shape American identity? Have they left a lasting impact on our culture? Tune in for Part 1 of 2 in The News Stories That Made Us, as I explore the War of 1812—not just through history books...

<p>In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail into the unknown—and changed the world forever. But who was the man behind the myth? In this episode of In the Archives, we examine Columbus’s life through the lens of primary...

<p>Long before Columbus set sail, a young Venetian named Marco Polo claimed to have traveled to the heart of the Mongol Empire. But how much of his famous journey was real, and how much was rewritten for European...

<p>James Armistead Lafayette was the double agent who helped win the Battle of Yorktown—but history almost forgot him. In this episode, we uncover how a man born into slavery became one of the Revolution’s most...

<p>In this Easter bonus episode of Out of the Archives, we take a closer look at the story of Judas Iscariot—the disciple who betrayed Jesus. From the second anointing at Bethany to the kiss in the garden, we walk...

<p>In every war, there are spies lurking in the shadows and traitors who gamble everything—some for glory, others for greed. What drives a person to betray their country? This month on In the Archives, we’re uncovering...

<p>In the exciting conclusion to Friends Behind Enemy Lines. We uncover the writings of one German citizen who became the Enemy Within. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pastor, theologian, and one of Nazi Germany’s fiercest...

<p>At the height of World War II, Americans saw anyone serving in Hitler’s army as the enemy—and the feeling was mutual in Germany. Yet, in the middle of fear, hatred, and war, one German pilot rose above it all...

<p>In this episode of In the Archives, we explore the Taiwan Question and China’s push for reunification under the “one country, two systems” policy. Using a 1995 speech by Jiang Zemin, we break down China’s historical...

<p>This month, In the Archives travels to 20th-century China, where the Communist regime tightens its grip on power and seeks reunification with all its territories. However, resistance emerges, and in response, the...

<p>In this episode of In the Archives, we explore the fascinating role of dogs in ancient Roman society through the writings of Pliny the Elder. Dogs were more than just pets—they were hunters, guardians, warriors, and...

<p>Have you ever tried to power through a cold using sheer willpower? Well, one Roman philosopher actually advised his friend to do just that. Join us on this episode of In the Archives as we dive into the voices of...