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American Essence

Explore the essence of America with The Epoch Times | Discover insightful articles and stories that capture the spirit of American culture, history, and values.

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Nov 14, 2026

What Does Healthy Aging Look Like for Men?

Randy Tatano
Sociologist and author Edward Thompson Jr. reveals what’s essential for a healthy, happy life post-retirement.
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Nov 13, 2026

‘Mall Country’: Reviving America’s Frontier Spirit 

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez
Documentary highlights the opportunity to be found in a mall in suburban America for those with the risk-taking spirit.
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Nov 13, 2026

250 Years Ago: The Battle of White Plains

Alan Wakim
As British forces sweep through New York, George Washington’s struggle to save his army leads to a showdown at White Plains.
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Nov 13, 2026

A Pennsylvania Forge Is Preserving the Craft of Metalworking With Every Piece of Handmade Giftware

Deena Bouknight
For over a century, the oldest forge in America has been making ornaments and trinkets that often become treasured family heirlooms.
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Nov 11, 2026

Hickam on Oahu: A Concealed Courtyard Shelters a Pearl Harbor Attack Memorial

Deena Bouknight
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Hawaiian Air Force Base courtyard protected as a historical reminder and solemn memorial.
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Nov 11, 2026

Edgar Stillman Kelley: America’s First Artist-in-Residence

Tiffany Brannan
An American classical composer takes his place in an educational institution.
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Nov 8, 2026

‘Infantry Wins Battles; Logistics Wins Wars’: A Salute to the Veterans Who Work Behind the Scenes

Jeff Minick
From the quartermasters of the Revolution to the unsung movers of the 20th century, a tribute to the quiet dedication that preserves our freedom.
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Nov 8, 2026

Discover Frederic Edwin Church’s Patriotic ‘Our Banner in the Sky’

Michelle Plastrik
Scholars believe that Church created this compelling composition in response to the Civil War's outbreak.
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Nov 7, 2026

Nuclear War Averted: When a False Alarm Nearly Cost America Everything

Dustin Bass
In ‘This Week in History,’ America and Canada established NORAD to protect the countries, but a simple error almost did the opposite.
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Nov 7, 2026

Velvet Glove, Fist of Steel: Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech

Jeff Minick
This installment of 'When Character Counted' spotlights a man, four one-syllable words, and a turning point in history.
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Nov 2, 2026

George E. Whiting: Uncommon Organist and Composer of Organ Music

Tiffany Brannan
New England born and bred, this musician worked with the amazing Boston Six.
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Nov 1, 2026

James Eads, the Self-Taught Genius Who Conquered the Mississippi

Dustin Bass
In this installment of 'Profiles in History,' we see how a former riverboat worker built America's most daring bridge.
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Oct 31, 2026

How Ansel Adams Narrowly Captured His Most Famous Photo

Dustin Bass
In ‘This Week in History,’ Ansel Adams was commissioned to photograph America’s national parks, resulting in an impromptu iconic image.
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Oct 31, 2026

‘John Adams’ Attends to a Less Celebrated President

Deena Bouknight
One of the modern era’s most esteemed historians delves deep into America’s second president’s life to show what stirred and steadied him.
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Oct 30, 2026

‘Colter’s Run’: The Foot Race That Meant Life or Death

Jeff Minick
This installment of 'When Character Counted' takes us into the 19th century's first decade and inside an astonishing story of survival and the human spirit.
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Oct 30, 2026

Oliver Lee Ranch House, a Home Despite the Dangers of the Time and Place

Deena Bouknight
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ the historic home of a renowned New Mexico rancher reveals much about the Wild West.
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Oct 29, 2026

Amy Beach: America’s Lady Composer

Tiffany Brannan
In this installment of ‘The Brilliant Boston Six,’ we meet a major player and composer who developed her own sound.
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Oct 29, 2026

Homespun: Fireside Poets and 19th-Century Family Entertainment

Jeff Minick
Before the internet, TV, and radio, reading literature and poetry aloud was an immensely popular form of entertainment.
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Oct 27, 2026

WWII Sugar Rationing Was No Halloween Treat

Dean George
With limited resources but plenty of imagination, Americans won the war on sweets.
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Oct 26, 2026

250 Years Ago: The Battle of Valcour Island, Britain’s First Invasion From Canada

Alan Wakim
Benedict Arnold stalls the British invasion by way of an improvised navy, setting the stage for the Saratoga victory one year later.
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Oct 26, 2026

Edward MacDowell: America’s Romantic Composer

Tiffany Brannan
In this installment of 'The Brilliant Boston Six,' we meet a musician whose work awakened America’s classical tradition.
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Oct 24, 2026

The Long, Evolving Efforts to Honor America’s Four Great Presidents

Dustin Bass
In ‘This Week in History,’ grossly underestimated in both time and cost, the Mount Rushmore National Monument was finally completed.
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Oct 24, 2026

The Spirit of American Landscape Painting

Lorraine Ferrier
American artist Thomas Moran revered the country’s landscape on a spiritual scale.
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Oct 23, 2026

Frances Kelsey: The Doctor Who Saved Countless Children From Birth Defects

Jeff Minick
In this installment of 'When Character Counted,' we meet a pharmacologist whose lifesaving "No" prevented untold tragedies.
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Oct 23, 2026

Pioneering American Samplers and Pictorial Needlework

Lorraine Ferrier
Early American women embroidered all aspects of their faith, family, virtue, and patriotism.
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