History

A Look At The Confederate Monuments Debate From Gettysburg Memorial

by Quil Lawrence

Gettysburg, Pa., where Union forces turned the tide of the Civil War in a horrific battle, has the largest number of Confederate monuments in the country. The national park there has been the scene of reconciliation between north and south, but current events suggest that reconciliation is still an ongoing process.
Rob Gimpel tends to the war garden at the Library of Congress.

Historical Veggies Take Root In D.C. War Garden

by Kristen Hartke

To commemorate 100 years since the U.S. entered WWI, the gardens outside the Library of Congress have been transformed into a traditional war garden — producing heirloom vegetables of the past.

A History Of Activism In Baseball

The Undefeated's Rhiannon Walker talks with Steve Inskeep about the legacy of Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams and the history of social activism in professional sports.