American history, when told well, resists the tidy progressions we like to imagine for it. Two recent works -- Ken Burns and ...

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In the late 19th Century, James Garfield promised progress and reform – but four months after his inauguration he was shot.

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Film director Kevin Willmott will visit Arkansas next week for two special events -- a public talk hosted by the Arkansas ...

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These 10 peaceful communities offer relaxed living and plenty of small-town charm! Marion offers small-town tranquility with a surprisingly vibrant downtown. The pace of life here is refreshingly slow ...