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November 16, 2009

The Cherokee Nation

The modern Cherokee Nation is enjoying a renaissance in language and culture. Living History Demonstrator Paula Nelson shares the resurgence.

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The Lost Colony
September 21, 2009

The Lost Colony

One hundred and seventeen colonists vanish in America’s oldest mystery. Ivor Noel Hume tells the story of the Lost Colony.

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July 13, 2009

Smallpox and the Covenant

America’s smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston.

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June 22, 2009

Hidden in Plain Sight

What’s lost is found, safe in a place it never left. Scott Stephenson describes a rediscovery.

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June 1, 2009

Pirates of the Atlantic

Piracy is equal parts economics and adventure. Author Carson Hudson describes the lust for treasure.

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In their own words
May 18, 2009

In Their Own Words

Old sources give fresh voice to slavery’s story. Manager of African American programs Tricia Brooks explains how we know what we know.

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