Before the Living Room: The Common Room in Colonial and Early American Homes
Recent conversations about the “death of the living room” tend to frame the space as a modern luxury—something invented, popularized, and now potentially lost under pressure from housing costs and … Continue reading
A Dog in the Fog of War: George Washington, General Howe, and an Unlikely Tale of Kindness
During the American Revolutionary War, amidst the turmoil of battle and the clashing ambitions of empires, a small event unfolded that revealed the character of one of history’s most revered … Continue reading
The “Other” Residents of Jamestown
In the last post, I noted two trends in my American History survey classes: (1) Students arrive to the class unaware of what was once popular narratives in the story … Continue reading
Student Projects from Spring ’17, Part 3
Finally, I’ve come to the last part of this series on student projects…in retrospect, I now wish I’ve created a separate website to host or curate all of these projects. … Continue reading
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