Jamestown and Plymouth Rock: Foundations of America

250 Years and Counting: The Birth of American Independence

We explore the 4th of July Holiday and on this, the 250th anniversary of our nation, all of the meanings of that great day.

250 Years and Counting: Ten Unsung Heroes of the Revolution

We all know about Washington, Adams and Jefferson.  But how about Robert Mason, Henry Knox and Francis Marion.  We give 10 lesser known Revolutionary figures the spotlight.

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.