This Dispatch looks at the long history of protest and civil unrest, peaceful and violent, in American history, from the colonial period through the present.
This Dispatch looks at one of the most hideous and deadly diseases in human history that killed hundreds of millions–and its complete eradication in the 20th century.
This Dispatch is a special edition dedicated to the Class of 2020: a “commencement address” from Dr. Deaton followed by a short tribute featuring some of the members of this extraordinary group, graduating under extraordinary circumstances. Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Thank you to everyone who responded to our appeal for photos of your …Continue Reading »
This Dispatch looks at the life, death, and historical after-life of this controversial Georgia figure and Declaration of Independence signer, who fought Georgia’s most famous duel 243 years ago this week.
This Dispatch examines the birth of one of rock’s greatest hits, recorded by the Rolling Stones 55 years ago this week in 1965.