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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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flowers and herbs
May 11, 2009

Flowers and Herbs of Early America

Gardener Larry Griffith and Photographer Barbara Lombardi summon botanic phantoms and capture their essence on film.

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capitol
April 13, 2009

Reconstructing the Capitol

Bricks and mortar bear witness to a contest of aesthetics and evidence. Senior Architectural Historian Carl Lounsbury tells the story of the Capitol’s reconstruction.

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student hosts
April 6, 2009

What's an EFT?

Director of Educational Program Development Bill White and his team create a television broadcast to nurture citizens for a new era.

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spies
March 23, 2009

Spies of the 18th Century

The means have changed, but the end is the same. Interpreter Jay Templin describes the tactics of information gathering.

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swordmaking
March 2, 2009

Swordmaking in the 18th Century

Colonial tradesmen learned the swordmaking craft as Virginia armed itself for war. Journeyman brass founder Suzie Dye describes the process.

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