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The Untold History of the United States

March 23, 2014 Leave a response Shortlink

Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick challenge prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark truth about the rise and fall of American imperialism. The The Untold History of the United States is a companion to the documentary [...]

Snapshot: The Past Comes Alive With Color

March 8, 2014 Leave a response Shortlink

Incredible Colorized Historical Photos I don’t want to set the world on fire…..These dazzling photos from the past are charming, bringing a glimpse of color into our lives. The Joseph Goebbels picture is haunting. Is that a young Elizabeth Taylor? [...]

Titan: John D. Rockefeller

September 20, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

To truly understand American history in the 20th century, one must acknowledge the family dynasties that were formed, the financial powerhouses of the day. The Standard Oil company made a tremendous impact on society and it seems that few Americans are aware of [...]

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