History

The Red Scare

The Red Scare: Lessons on Fear, Freedom, and Democracy

The Red Scare occurred two different times in the US and led to people losing their freedom

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Controversial Monument

Heritage, History, and the Battle for the Past

Heritage is not the same as history. History is based on facts while heritage is based on emotion.

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Benjamin Franklin In Philly

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

“Well, Doctor, what have we got—a republic or a monarchy?” Franklin's quick answer was a clever warning: “A republic, if you can keep it.”

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Founding Fathers in a Meeting

Divided We Fall: Founding Fathers Warned Against Political Parties

The founding fathers warned political parties would put winning over doing what’s right, create conflict, and put the future of the country at risk

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Stylized illustration of the Magna Carta

Magna Carta: The 800-Year-Old Document That Still Shapes Modern Politics

The Magna Carta was not intended to be a blueprint for modern democracy, yet it became one of the most influential legal documents in history

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Ancient Greek Philosopher Speaking Before Modern Politicians

Old Ideas, New Politics: Why Past Political Philosophy Still Shapes Our World

Politics has been shaped throughout history by the bold ideas of great thinkers who questioned the way of things and laid the groundwork for the political systems we know today.

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