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Independence Day: 10 movies and series about USA history to binge this 4th of July break

Ten movies and series about USA history to binge this 4th of July break

Latin Times

What Exactly Do Justices Thomas and Gorsuch Disagree About In Loper Bright

Justice Thomas agrees with the "lion's share" of Justice Gorsuch's concurrence.

Reason

Can we heal the house divided?

The great issue of 2024 is the survival of the United States and the democratic way of life. Are we up to it?

Salon

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How Black Americans have been cheated out of land ownership – and the movement to reverse this

New book examines history of US land theft and why Black citizens’ futures should include restorative justice

The Guardian - US

Abraham Lincoln’s wax head melts off in DC heat wave

The wax sculpture - a replica of the National Mall statue — is collapsing into a blob of white goo after temperatures reached 99F

The Independent UK

17 times stars took method acting way too far

Does making a movie really require recreating Al Capone’s underwear, and sending Margot Robbie rats? Claudia Cox investigates

The Independent UK

Reflections on Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates a great American achievement, and a triumph for the nation's Founding principles. Also, the culture war over the holiday is lame, and hopefuly coming to an end.

Reason

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Library of Congress launches new 'Collecting Memories' exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

The Independent UK

What the statue of a kneeling enslaved man in the Emancipation Memorial of 1876 tells us about its history − an art historian explains

The striking Emancipation Memorial statue in Washington, D.C., shows Abraham Lincoln standing, while a man wearing only a loincloth is appearing to rise from a kneeling position.

The Conversation

Five of the best books about fatherhood

The author of Going Home, an acclaimed novel about the effects of unexpected fatherhood on a thirtysomething man, shares his favourites

The Guardian - UK

Why India and Pakistan’s T20 cricket showdown in New York is such a big deal

Americans might be surprised to learn that cricket – not baseball, nor football – holds the title of the nation’s first modern team sport. European immigration fueled the sport’s popularity in the first half of the 19th century, and Abraham Lincoln reportedly watched a cricket match in 1859.

The Conversation

What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all of them

Mother Teresa joins a long list of historical figures that the former president has improbably claimed kinship with, writes Joe Sommerlad

The Independent UK

A day in the life of Apple TV+ graphic designer Gina Alessi: "We're surrounded by flurries of paper, set drawings and research photos"

A day in the organised chaos of a film's art department.

Creative Bloq

Not every streaming show needs to be a series — 'Manhunt' on Apple TV Plus proves it

"Manhunt" on Apple TV Plus should have been a dramatic retelling of the search for Abraham Lincoln's assassin. Instead, it was stretched out into a multi-episode slog — a problem with a lot of streaming shows.

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"A weird, wonderful and demanding job": How Gina Alessi made the graphic design in Apple TV's Manhunt

There's an art to recreating 19th century America.

The Guardian - US

Wide Awakes: the young Americans who marched the north to civil war

Smithsonian curator Jon Grinspan discusses his dramatic new book about a spontaneous movement that helped elect Abraham Lincoln

Top News

Exploring The Top 10 Political Icons In History

Explore the lives and legacies of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, and Winston Churchill who shaped the course of history.

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Oh, Mary! Off-Broadway Hit Transferring To Broadway This Summer

Experience the reimagined historical comedy 'Oh, Mary!' as it makes its Broadway debut with a stellar cast and creative team.

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The Guardian - US

On trial, Trump is a shadow of the superhero his supporters crave

He wants his devotees to see the court case as trial by combat, with him as warrior. But the truth is more pathetic

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10 Political Debates Shaping Public Opinion

Explore 10 notable political debates that have influenced public opinion and election outcomes.

Top News

Exploring 10 Political Mavericks Who Made History

Explore the lives and legacies of influential leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Thatcher, and Nelson Mandela.

The Guardian - US

The photographer who captured Black San Francisco in the 1960s: ‘We wouldn’t have seen it without him’

Chronicler of San Francisco’s now-vanished Fillmore district who studied under Ansel Adams turned his lens on his people

Reason

Remarks to the HLS FedSoc Alumni Dinner

And in memory of Prof. Charles Fried.

Bored Panda

50 Rare Historical Photos That Might Change Your Perspective On The Past

Pictures illuminate the shadows of history, revealing the forgotten people and places that otherwise may have faded into oblivion. The post 50 Rare Historical Photos That Might Change Your Perspective On The Past first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s bizarre, vindictive incoherence has to be heard in full to be believed

Excerpts from his speeches do not do justice to Trump’s smorgasbord of vendettas, non sequiturs and comparisons to famous people

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