Writing Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" with Geoffrey Ward

History of Political Cartoons: History & Culture

Today we will be speaking with Signe Wilkinson who has over 40 years experience creating political cartoon commentary. Wilkinson will share the history of this form of commentary and its impact on society. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

Writing Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" with Geoffrey Ward

In this episode, we talk with Geoffrey Ward about his experience writing the script for Ken Burns' documentary The American Revolution and its companion book. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

John Dickinson's Role in the Revolution

Join us as we explore John Dickinson's role in the American Revolution and why he abstained from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are joined by Jane Calvert, Founding Director and Chief Editor of The John Dickinson Writing Project, who will guide us through Dickinson's experiences during the revolution. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

African American Cemeteries in PA with Steven Burg

Join us as we explore the History of African American cemeteries in Pennsylvania. Steven Burg, a history professor at Shippensburg University, will tell us about his research on the topic and his involvement in the preservation of these unique sites. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

Thomas Paine's Common Sense, History & Culture

In 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published & quickly became a sensation, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Harvey J. Kaye explains what inspired Paine to write Common Sense, what he argued within its pages, & how the public responded. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]