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Why These Rare Grave Markers Tell a Hidden Story of African American History

In the mist of a fog-covered morning, explorers uncovered rare grave markers in an African American burial ground long ...
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'American Revolution' is a new Ken Burns documentary. Here's how and when to watch it

From Tom Hanks and Samuel L. Jackson to Meryl Streep and Claire Danes, American stars help tell the story of The American ...

Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House

Abolitionists used hard facts to counter pro-slavery propaganda, forcing indifferent Americans to face ugly realities.

Why Ken Burns adores 'Hamilton' and the 'greatest service' it's done for history

Legendary documentarian Ken Burns brings history to life in his films, and even he thinks 'Hamilton' has changed the world.

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The American Revolution’ On PBS, A Ken Burns Docuseries Takes A Deep Dive Into The U.S.’s Fight For Independence

T he American Revolution on PBS, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, written by Geoffrey C. Ward and narrated by Peter Coyote, is a six-part docuseries about the events leading up ...