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.
In this Dispatch, Dr. Deaton discusses General William Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, which began 156 years ago this week in May 1864, and led to the fall of Atlanta, Lincoln’s re-election, the March to the Sea, and the end of the Confederacy.
Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants (Doubleday, 2019, 450pp.) During the last month to six weeks, as we’ve been sheltering in place, have you had more or less time to read? To watch and read the news, you’d think people had nothing but time on their hands. I’ve been fortunate to be able …Continue Reading »