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Secondhand Sons: The life and times of the Remittance Men
The Remittance Men were often the younger sons of wealthy British families, who were sent to Canada to make their way in the world.
Nate Barker
Mar 207 min read
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Olive Morris: The short, dynamic life of a Brixton radical
A community activist and co-founder of the Brixton Black Women’s group, Olive Morris dedicated her life to advocating for others.
Dana Rovang
Feb 199 min read
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Operation Mincemeat: How the Allies Fooled the Nazis about the Mediterranean Invasion
During WWII, Operation Mincemeat fooled the Nazis and paved the way for the Allied Mediterranean Invasion.
Dana Rovang
Jan 228 min read
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The Akwaete & The British: The British abruptly left this Nigerian region in 1902. Why?
In 1891, the British made contact with the Akwaete people, only to mysteriously leave the area in 1902. Why?
Dana Rovang
Jan 88 min read
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The Bixby Letter: Saving Private Ryan and the origin of the Lincoln letter
A controversial letter said to be written by Abraham Lincoln to a widow who had lost sons in the Civil War is central to Saving Private Ryan
Dana Rovang
Dec 18, 202411 min read
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James Wong Howe: Hollywood Cinematographer
Of Chinese descent, James Wong Howe pioneered cinematic techniques and was nominated for 16 Academy Awards, winning twice for cinematography
Dana Rovang
Dec 11, 20248 min read
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Mary Anning: Early English paleontologist defied the odds
Mary Anning help to found the early science of paleontology, defying the odds and creating a remarkable legacy of firsts.
Dana Rovang
Nov 13, 20249 min read
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Putnam Lodge: Historic Hotel in Old Florida
The Putnam Lodge in Cross City, Florida has a long and historic past. A microhistory about a local treasure.
Dana Rovang
Oct 16, 20246 min read
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How the Allies Duped the Nazis for D-Day with Operation Fortitude
Operation Fortitude was a multi-pronged Allied operation that successfully misdirected the Axis powers in WWII in the run-up to D-Day.
Dana Rovang
Oct 2, 20246 min read
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