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History

When America's librarians went to war

When America's librarians went to war

How did librarians fit into national security in the 20th century? In an array of ways, says Cara Bertram, an archivist for the American Library Association. Libraries were established at hospitals and military bases.
by Linton Weeks

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What happened to British loyalists after the Revolutionary War?

What happened to British loyalists after the Revolutionary War?

It's estimated that between 15 and 20 percent of the population back then still remained loyal to the British Crown. Naturally, they weren't so thrilled by the climactic British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Jon Meacham on Thomas Jefferson

Aspen Ideas Festival: Jon Meacham on Thomas Jefferson

Historian Jon Meacham gives an Aspen Lecture titled, "Thomas Jefferson Then and Now: The Legacy and Lessons of an American Original." He says Thomas Jefferson was brilliant and monumental, flawed and human, a man who was in tune with the broader culture of his time.

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Author: Don't ignore the 'Lost' Midwest's history

Author: Don't ignore the 'Lost' Midwest's history

Those of us who live here know that it's not true, but the Midwest has long fought the cultural stereotype of "fly-over" land. A new book by historian Jon Lauck argues historians should work against that.
by Tom Crann

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Historic Dinkytown buildings up for demolition

Minneapolis' Heritage Preservation Commission votes today on whether to recommend a permit to demolish two commercial buildings in the Dinkytown neighborhood to build a six-story hotel.
by Liala Helal

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