His own life was one of contradictions, and he revealed both the good and evil in all his characters.

How the struggle over blue laws changed American politics

How Berea, founded by Abolitionists, continues its mission to educate poor kids in Appalachia

The Peabody celebrates a tradition of innovation.

A diminutive African-American woman became a powerhouse for the civil rights struggle in Wisconsin.

Calamity Jane spit, gambled, and dressed like a man and became a Western legend.

Archaeological evidence shows modern hunters were not the first to use decoys.

An ancient text reveals a wider context for Biblical studies.

Impertinent Questions with Ellen Gruber Garvey