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History This Week: Fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
On Tuesday, March 25, it will be the 114th anniversary of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 17th. It is a celebration of Ireland’s patron saint who was a fifth century Christian missionary. In Ireland, St.
Black History Year
Black History Year is a black history podcast about activists and thinkers left out of mainstream conversations.
Resources for African American history and genealogy research
You don’t have to visit the library to do serious research into African American studies! Historic materials are being digitized and made available every year, so historians and genealogists can find new answers to old questions.
The Troubles: Bloody Sunday
The 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday is on Thursday, January 30th.
Heroes of the Hudson River
Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.
Echoes of the Vietnam War
The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.
The Gilded Gentleman: Jack the Ripper
The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th
American History Tellers: Prohibition
Tuesday, December 5th is the 91st anniversary of the end of prohibition.
The Ancients: Caracalla & Geta: The Real Emperors of Gladiator II
With the recent release of Gladiator II, you may be interested in learning more about the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta.
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was delivered on November 19, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln.
The World War One Podcast
Monday, November 11th was the 106th anniversary of World War One.