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Fault Lines: The Urban-Rural Divide in America

… political and social issues, many attributed the outcome of the 2016 election to the frustrations of just 15% of … have changed over time, and what this all means for the future of America.   Jessica Blissit   From Miami … Blissit. Song and band information can be found on our website. You can find our podcast and more on our website
Tank in Syria

The Syrian Civil War: Alawites, Women's Rights, and the Arab Spring

… Fate of Syria," which can be found on the origins osu.edu website. Thanks for joining us, Ayse. Ayse … involvement." What do we mean by that? If we mean, soldiers on foot, Patrick Scharfe  Ground forces. Ayse … And that difference will be even more important in the future, since we are talking about international involvement …
Troops of the French 2nd Armored Division parade down the Champs-Élysées on 26 August 1944

The Liberation of Paris

… four years of Nazi occupation. Following a week of guerilla combat between Resistance fighters and the occupying German … Fourth Infantry Division. The following morning, General Dietrich von Choltitz, the German military governor and … August 1944 (left); Resistance fighters fire on German soldiers in Paris, August 1944 (right). As unenthusiastic as …
Detail of an 8th-century silk painting depicting Wu Zeitan.

Wu Zetian: The Only Woman Emperor in Chinese History

… the Sui and established the Tang dynasty. He rose to become Minister of Works, giving Wu Zetian an early taste of … request, Yuan Tiangang—the foremost diviner of his day—studied her. Struck by her features, Yuan declared that the … the prince got involved in a taboo liaison. When Taizong died, Wu Zetian, 25, was sent to a convent, while Li Zhi …
Chinese laborers work a sugar plantation in 19th century Hawaii.

A Sweet Beginning: the U.S. Sugar Monopoly

… was entered in Pennsylvania that would alter the American diet. The case was the United States v. E.C. Knight, et.al . … case effectively created the legal context for sugar to become ubiquitous. Look at any U.S. food label today and you will find that one of the top five ingredients listed, in some form or another, is sugar. From …
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11/20/2014: Best in History Online: BackStory

… fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring … broadcast by 36 primary public radio stations, serving 72 communities in 20 states and Washington, D.C.—and more than … episodes as specials." [description from  BackStory   website]   …
The coat of arms of the Republic of Texas from the 19th century.

The Real Republic of Texas

… “Republic of Texas” pipe dream and has chosen to risk his future among the javelinas, cougars, and rattlesnakes. If he hasn’t been rescued by his compatriots, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the … Maribeau B. Lamar, decided to make Texas the seat of future empire.  Under his leadership, the republic tried to …
The London meeting to discuss NATO military intervention in Libya, March 29, 2011.

Secretary Clinton — Leader or Figurehead?

… Several bomb blasts accompanied Hillary Clinton’s recent trip to Pakistan. This … some critics to suggest a deliberate hedging strategy for a future political career, or for some other, unexplained motivation.   Clinton has denied any future presidential aims and is shrewd enough to know that …
Washington Receiving a Salute on the Field of Trenton by John Faed, featuring Blueskin.

Does Experience Really Help?

… is likely to run again. So relevant "experience" is hard to come by.This presidential season, everybody is talking about … on. William Henry Harrison, hero in the Indian wars, also died early in his presidency. Ulysses Grant presided over … was the first president, so he set the precedents for all future presidents. He had no "experience" to guide him. He …
Women working at a farm at Lamas district in Peru, 2014. (Photo by CIF Action)

Reforming Peruvian Agriculture, Again

… declared, the group trains “farmers, women, and indigenous communities in the use of improved technologies in current … for example, will simulate the effects of climate change on future water availability in the Arequipa region.  Five … varieties that could thrive at high altitudes, improve the diets of sheep and cattle, and increase local milk, meat, …
15th century painting of Christine de Pisan, QUeen Isabeau, and 7 other women

Medieval Women's Rights: Setting the Stage for Today

… The medieval church gave birth to the misogynistic rhetoric that … the first real “feminist” rumblings of discontent. Medieval women were not content to be victims of oppression: … was almost kidnapped twice. One of them was actually her future brother-in-law. But again, that highlights the …
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Best in History Online: The Bowery Boys Podcast

… fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring history … Boys Podcast also maintains a blog at boweryboyshistory.com , which serves as an additional resource for listeners, … on NYC history and culture-related events, and links to websites and other resources for more information on their …
The BBC World Service podcast Witness brings listeners daily podcast shorts on key events in history, described first-hand by the individuals who lived through them.

Best in History Online: BBC's Witness Podcast

… fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring history … and war. The podcast is available on the BBC World Service website and on iTunes . Fans can also connect with Witness …
The view of Dresden and the Elbe River from the very top of the Frauenkirche.

A Postcard from Dresden, Germany: Living in the Shadow of World War II

… or “Old Town,” is relatively new. This area had to be completely rebuilt after its destruction during  World War … it is estimated that anywhere from 18,000 to 25,000 people died during this attack. The Fürstenzug, or Procession of … was dedicated in May 2011 to the citizens of Dresden who died during the 1945 firebombing. The Rose Garden symbolizes …
Portrait of Martin Luther

Martin Luther and the Reformation

… the course of Christianity and western civilization. Commemorative Playmobil figure of Martin Luther. But to stop … in a growing personal struggle with his own sense of the futility of a system of confession and penance that, he … Archbishop of Mainz—Luther was following a longstanding medieval tradition of calling for debate within the university …
President George W. Bush sitting at his desk in 2001.

Social Security: False Crisis, Destructive Solutions

… the real value of benefits, and indexed them against future inflation. In so doing, Social Security served to … Association of Realtors, the largest political action committee, as measured by direct contributions to federal … the crisis,” Bush repeated his forecast about the dismal future of the system. By 2018, he argued, the system will …
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Best in History Online: The Washington Post's "Made By History"

… fantastic history sites from around the web. These are websites that – much like Origins – seek to bring history … the section is to show what historians do. The page aims to combat the tendency to use history as "a tool to advance … . You can find contributions to Made by History on their website and learn about the project on their welcome page . …
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New Laws Needed to Stop Bullying of National Archives

… often waited for controversies surrounding a President to die down before opening contentious documents. A federal … blocked documents while he was alive. Two years after Nixon died in 1994, Archives’ officials finally released the … honorably may struggle with his past. Governance is complex and politics messy. Laws demand disclosure of what …
Isaac W. Williams (front) in a file photo from the 1960s.

Still Fighting the Civil War in South Carolina

… "has nothing to do with slavery."  He proposes that it is a commemoration of South Carolinians who "stood up for their … Americans in Charleston also built a cemetery for Union soldiers who had died as prisoners of war, and they came by the thousands to …