Chronicle of American History

A History of American Comedy

We go from Frontier Tales to Redd Foxx, from Jack Benny to Lenny Bruce to discover this aspect of our heritage.

Accidental President Series: Lyndon Johnson - Fulfillment to Failure in Five Years

We look at Lyndon Baines Johnson to see the potential and the pitfalls of a very busy five year presidency.

Benedict Arnold: The Lost General

We examine Arnold's roles in the Revolutionary War and learn why he betrayed his cause.

Jamestown and Plymouth Rock: Foundations of America

We look at the many differences, and similarities of these two foundational colonies.

Chicago: Great Cities of American History Series

We go from Fort Dearborn to the Great Fire to Al Capone and the 1968 Democratic Convention.