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American Inspiration Author Series
01:16:40
Women in the Gilded Age: Two Authors’ Insights
Hear stories of women during the Gilded Age from Laura Thompson, author of Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies, and Betsy Prioleau, author of Diamonds and Deadlines: A Tale of Greed, Deceit, and a Female Tycoon in the Gilded Age.
Moderated by Esther Crain
Family History Research
1:08:21
Anniversary of the Four Courts Fire in Dublin
Centuries of Irish history were lost in the 1922 Four Courts Fire in Dublin. Learn about the history leading up to the battle at the Four Courts, discover why the destruction of these records has made researching in Ireland so difficult, and find out what alternatives are available.
American Inspiration Author Series
01:02:03
Annette Gordon-Reed with On Juneteenth
Combining her own scholarship with personal and intimate reflection, Annette Gordon-Reed's new work On Juneteenth explores the history and complex public significance of this national holiday.