December 22, 2011
Book Excerpt: Moravian Christmas in the South, by Nancy Smith Thomas
Early appearances of the Christmas tree in America. Continue Reading Book Excerpt: Moravian Christmas in the South, by Nancy Smith Thomas
December 21, 2011
Recipe: Yorkshire Christmas Pie, from ‘Dining with the Washingtons’
This recipe from ‘Dining with the Washingtons’ is a modern adaptation of a traditional English pie like what would have been served at Mt. Vernon for Christmas. Continue Reading Recipe: Yorkshire Christmas Pie, from ‘Dining with the Washingtons’
December 16, 2011
Book Excerpt: My Southern Home, by William Wells Brown
Slave children, with almost an alabaster complexion, straight hair, and blue eyes, whose mothers were jet black, or brown, were often a great source of annoyance in the Southern household, and especially to the mistress of the mansion. Continue Reading Book Excerpt: My Southern Home, by William Wells Brown
December 15, 2011
Book Excerpt: DDT & the American Century, by David Kinkela
Müller’s discovery generated little international publicity. Europe was engulfed in a continental war, and the United States remained an interested observer. But as the United States entered the war, which expanded across continents and into the tropics, where the threat of insect-borne diseases increased, military health officials on all sides of the conflict demanded new methods to control disease, and DDT was positioned to play an important role in the war effort. Continue Reading Book Excerpt: DDT & the American Century, by David Kinkela
December 14, 2011
Joseph Genetin-Pilawa: “Documented Rights” & Representations of Indigenous History in the Archive
The virtual exhibit “Documented Rights” raises some interesting challenges for scholars and museum professionals alike. It also reminds us that the struggle “for personal rights and freedoms” means something different for Indigenous people. While NARA should be congratulated for its attempt to do some justice to representing the Native experience, “Documented Rights” sheds light on the difficulty of doing so without replicating settler-colonial/archival patterns of organizing, categorizing, and flattening those histories. Continue Reading Joseph Genetin-Pilawa: “Documented Rights” & Representations of Indigenous History in the Archive
December 13, 2011
Mark E. Neely Jr: Lincoln and the Triumph of the Nation – An Excerpt
Much has been lost by this failure to consider both of the American constitutions in the Civil War. Since the constitutions were markedly similar in content, the historian has the opportunity to see the document tested in two different societies at the same time. The opportunity for comparisons is unequaled in history. And ultimately our judgments on the role of the Constitution in war should appear doubly sound. Continue Reading Mark E. Neely Jr: Lincoln and the Triumph of the Nation – An Excerpt
December 12, 2011
Interview: J. Samuel Walker on the History of ACC Basketball
The ACC benefited from the economic growth and unprecedented prosperity in the South after World War II. Southerners generally had more disposable income than ever and many used it to attend basketball games at ACC schools, or at least to buy television sets that broadcast ACC games. Further, the stronger economic status of Southern states encouraged much-needed improvements in education, including the allocation of greater resources to public universities. One result was that members of the ACC took steps to upgrade their academic programs and prestige. Another result was the ability of several ACC schools to build modern basketball arenas. Continue Reading Interview: J. Samuel Walker on the History of ACC Basketball
December 8, 2011
Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Forging Freedom – An Excerpt
In this excerpt from ‘Forging Freedom: Black Women and the Pursuit of Liberty in Antebellum Charleston,’ by Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, we meet a family of free black women who possessed an unusual amount of wealth and autonomy. Continue Reading Amrita Chakrabarti Myers: Forging Freedom – An Excerpt
December 6, 2011
Jason Morgan Ward: The Short Distance from Civil War to Civil Rights
This year marks two momentous and inseparable moments in the history of American race relations: the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War and the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. That most commemorations of the former have neglected to mention the latter reveals a nagging reluctance to connect too directly the Civil War and the modern civil rights movement. But for white southerners in the mid-20th century, the link between Civil War and civil rights was crystal clear. Continue Reading Jason Morgan Ward: The Short Distance from Civil War to Civil Rights
November 22, 2011
Bill C. Malone: Music from the True Vine – An Excerpt
In an excerpt from ‘Music from the True Vine: Mike Seeger’s Life & Musical Journey,’ biographer Bill C. Malone relates Seeger’s introduction to Hazel Dickens. Continue Reading Bill C. Malone: Music from the True Vine – An Excerpt
November 16, 2011
Michael H. Hunt: Republicans on foreign policy: Regional powers and regional problems
Regional issues continue to tie politicians in knots. Michael Hunt responds to the GOP debate on foreign policy, as both an historian and as a citizen. Continue Reading Michael H. Hunt: Republicans on foreign policy: Regional powers and regional problems
November 15, 2011
J. Samuel Walker: Why ACC Basketball Fans Should Care about the Early History of the Conference
The first two decades of ACC basketball laid the foundations for the success on a national stage that the league has enjoyed ever since. Continue Reading J. Samuel Walker: Why ACC Basketball Fans Should Care about the Early History of the Conference
November 11, 2011
Watch: Demo of Enhanced Ebook of Give My Poor Heart Ease, by William Ferris
See the features of the enhanced ebook for Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues, by William Ferris. Features include embedded video & audio. Continue Reading Watch: Demo of Enhanced Ebook of Give My Poor Heart Ease, by William Ferris
November 10, 2011
James Edward Miller: Greece and the EU Face Their Walt Kelly Moment
Foreign policy historian James Edward Miller provides background on the current financial and political predicament of Greece and the European Union. Continue Reading James Edward Miller: Greece and the EU Face Their Walt Kelly Moment
November 8, 2011
North Carolina’s eugenics history: Testimonies from victims (video)
Rock Center with Brian Williams airs a story about North Carolina’s history of state-ordered sterilizations, featuring audio recordings of social workers involved in the program that were uncovered in Johanna Schoen’s research on the subject in the 1990s. Continue Reading North Carolina’s eugenics history: Testimonies from victims (video)
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