American History Archives

Discussing the American Health Crisis with Martin Halliwell

Air Dates: August 2-8, 2021 With the advent of effective vaccines, it feels—we hope not foolishly—like the pandemic may be

Newport, R.I. — Fifty-six students from across Rhode Island have earned the Herbert and Claiborne Pell Medal for U.S. History this

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America. Changes are

Air Dates: January 11-17, 2021 The end of the 19th Century in America, is often associated with the rise of

Air Dates: February 10-16, 2020 War stories—whether the stuff of memoir or fictional portrayals of people at war—are mainstays of

Air Dates: February 3-9, 2020 History, as a subject of study, is more than a linear progression of events—it’s ideas,