Independence was only the beginning. In the final episodes of John Adams, the Revolution gives way to politics, power struggles, and the difficult work of governing a fragile new nation. Adams finds himself caught between rivals and expectations, while the cost of public life reshapes his family and his legacy. Listen to our review on the Public History podcast.
In the late 1920s, coal companies promised modernization. Instead, centralized breakers closed collieries and hollowed out towns like Mahanoy City and Shamokin. Jobs vanished and communities unraveled. In my latest article, I trace that collapse and ask what it warns us about warehouses, automation, and data centers today. Read the Full Story.
Ever wondered what families paid for everyday essentials a century ago? This eye-opening report shows how food costs varied across Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal fields—revealing stark differences that shaped daily life. Read the full story.