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• ⚖️Surrogacy on the Stand

  Dive into the landmark 1986 Baby M surrogacy case. A mother's change of heart challenges a contract and ignites a complex legal battle.

• ✊🏿Sitting In for Civil Rights

  Explore the Greensboro sit-ins where four brave freshmen challenged segregation at Woolworth's. Hear the story via the HISTORY podcast I fact-checked.

• 🏆Best Stories of 2020

  Explore the top HISTORY This Week podcast stories from 2020. Producers and researchers reveal favorite episodes and behind-the-scenes info.

• ⚖️Stealing the Presidency

  Chaos in the 1876 election! A candidate concedes defeat, but overnight maneuvers snatch the presidency from the apparent winner.

• ☣️Anthrax Attacks

  Explore the unsettling 2001 Anthrax attacks. A seemingly innocent letter unleashes terror in the U.S. Senate, igniting fear across the nation.

• 📜No Representation, No Peace

  Explore the 1765 Stamp Act Congress, where colonial delegates first unite against British taxes – a crucial early step toward independence.

• 🎧The Birth of Hip Hop

  Travel back to a legendary Bronx party on August 11, 1973, where DJ Kool Herc's innovative performance ignites the birth of hip hop culture.

• 📜Convert or Leave

  Go behind the scenes fact-checking The History Channel's 'Convert or Leave' podcast and explore the stark historical choices faced by communities.

• 🗳️Freedom Summer, 1964

  Freedom Summer, 1964, a pivotal turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. Get insights from fact-checking a History Channel podcast episode.

• 🏴Captain Kidd and the Nazis

  Was Captain Kidd truly a pirate? Unravel his controversial execution and discover an unexpected connection involving the Nazis.

• 🚽Who Invented the Flush Toilet?

  Explore the flush toilet's journey from ancient sanitation innovation to modern necessity, tracing its evolution through history and technology.

• 🧬The DNA Debate

  Dive into the DNA debate. Discover the untold story of Rosalind Franklin and the politics behind one of science's biggest breakthroughs.

• 🏆The Legacy of an Oscar

  Hattie McDaniel's groundbreaking 1940 Oscar win, its complicated legacy, and the fifty-year mystery surrounding the missing award.

• 🍎The Apple Ad That Changed the World

  Dive into the history of the Apple ad claimed to change the world, fact-checking garage myths and early company details for HISTORY This Week.

• 🚀What was the first animal in space?

  Discover how fruit flies became the first astronauts, bravely soaring into space in 1947 to unlock secrets of cosmic rays.

• 📜Articles | Lists, Questions and Culinary Delights

  Over the past few months, I've been diving into the fun facts and intriguing stories of history for the History Channel's website.

• 🎅Who Was St. Nicholas?

  Explore the origins of St. Nicholas, from a miracle-working saint to the inspiration behind Santa Claus.

• 🎄The History of Christmas Pudding

  Dive into the fiery history of Christmas pudding, from medieval savories to Dickens' festive table centerpiece.

• 👑Eight Things You May Not Know About Henry VIII

  Defender of the faith? Yes. Of his wives? Not so much.

• 🥧The History of Pumpkin Pie

  Discover the rich history of pumpkin pie, a staple that dates back to 5,500 B.C. and symbolizes American tradition and celebration.

• 🧱How Long Was the Berlin Wall?

  Explore the history and impact of the Berlin Wall, a stark Cold War symbol that split a city and its people for three decades.

• 👑Ten (Allegedly) Mad Monarchs

  Explore the outlandish tales of ten monarchs whose reigns teetered on the edge of madness, from Nebuchadnezzar's wild descent to Caligula's bizarre decrees.

• 🏛️What is the world’s oldest democracy?

  Explore the roots and debates surrounding the world’s oldest democracies, from ancient Athens to Viking-led parliaments.

• 🏛️Six Modern Capitals With Ancient Roots

  Explore how six capitals, including Athens and Beirut, have evolved from ancient roots to modern metropolises, blending rich histories with contemporary life.

• 🏆Who Were the First Women to Win Nobel Prizes?

  Explore the pioneering women who shattered Nobel Prize ceilings, from Marie Curie's double win to trailblazers in peace, literature, and medicine.

• 🀄Seven Things You May Not Know About the Ming Dynasty

  “Zijin Cheng,” means “Purple Forbidden City,” a colorful reference not to the city’s walls but to the night sky.

• ⚡Nine Things You May Not Know About Nikola Tesla

  Discover nine surprising facets of Nikola Tesla's life, from mystical visions to fierce conflicts with Edison.

• 🍔Where Hamburgers Began—and How They Became an Iconic American Food

  Discover the hamburger's journey from ancient Mesopotamia to American icon, tracing its roots through centuries of history and culture.

• 🥫How Canned Food Revolutionized The Way We Eat

  Explore how a 1795 French innovation contest sparked the canned food revolution, forever changing our culinary landscape.

• 🐘Ten Famous Elephants From History

  Explore the colossal impact of 10 historic elephants, from war behemoths to symbols of regal diplomacy.

• 📏Who invented the metric system?

  Discover how French revolutionaries standardized measurements and gave us the metric system, simplifying everything from science to daily life.

• 🌊What is the Longest River in the World?

  Explore the riveting race for the title of the world's longest river, where the Amazon and Nile vie closely under the scrutiny of modern geography.

• 📜Six Things You May Not Know About Magna Carta

  Discover six intriguing aspects of Magna Carta, a charter that shaped modern democracy, forged under duress and rich historical negotiation.

• 🍔How Drive‑Thru Dining Changed Fast Food

  Explore how a small 1948 burger shack revolutionized fast food with drive-thru dining, setting the stage for a global phenomenon.

• 🐎Eight Surprising Facts about Alexander the Great

  “If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes.”

• 📝A History of Coffee in 10 Buzzwords

  Although it was possibly consumed as a food or drink in its native Ethiopian highlands, the evergreen shrub Coffea arabica was first cultivated even earlier.

• 🏛️Articles | Ancient History for History.com

  In 2012, I explored a range of fascinating topics related to ancient civilizations, covering the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Near Eastern cultures. Each piece provides insight into their rich histories and lasting legacies.

• 📜Articles | European History for History.com

  I had quite a bit of fun writing these pieces on European topics for History.com, exploring figures and events that shaped the continent.

• 📜Articles | American topics for History.com

  My American coverage for History.com encompasses a fascinating array of significant events and influential figures.