Bunk combs the web for new interpretations of American history, and highlights the fascinating connections between them.
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Origin Story
The Troubling Roots of Off-Year Gubernatorial Elections
Off-year elections were meant to insulate states from federal trends. That still matters.
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Wake Up, Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving’s story isn’t just about a very long nap. It’s about the making of America.
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CrossFit and the Frontier Spirit
The gunslinging mojo of a fitness craze.
Book Review
American Berserk
A new book links the Pacific Northwest’s infamous serial killers to decades of toxic lead pollution, arguing that poison bred violence.
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Living With the Dead
From rituals of mourning to spirit mediums and ghost stories, Americans' varied attempts to connect with those who have gone before us.
News
Confederate Statue Torn Down During 2020 Protests Is Back Up In D.C.
The National Park Service announced its plan to return the refurbished statue of Confederate Gen. Albert Pike to a small federal park at Third and D streets NW.
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What Is an American Hero, Anyway?
Lists of great artists say more about the list-maker than the artist.