And so, as Thanksgiving arrives, I return to the theme that underlies that first uneasy feast in 1621: We survive not through purity or clarity but through negotiation, compromise, and the crooked ...

Thanksgiving is a myth? According to Smithsonian Magazine, our beloved holiday actually has two histories: one real and one largely made up. Naturally, we celebrate the made-up version. Everything we ...

Thanksgiving has always held two stories: the mythic picture we were given — shared abundance, a peaceful meal, harmony — and the real story of domination, exploitation, survival, and the resilience ...