History Minute: The many, many achievements of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of 17 children
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History Minute: Hattie Caraway, a trailblazing woman in the U.S. Senate
Hattie Caraway was not going to stay quiet
History Minute: Understanding Iran’s turbulent history, from Persia to modern times
The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it has often been the scene of upheaval and warfare
History Minute: Casimir Pulaski, a hero of the American Revolution (and namesake of Pulaski County)
Since the creation of the state, Pulaski County has been the focus of politics and business for the state of Arkansas as the home of the state capital. Few people may know who the county was named for.
History Minute: Arkansas-born Gilbert Anderson a cinema pioneer
Anderson had hundreds of film credits in his career, but his first film credit was from one of the first movies ever made, The Great Train Robbery, in 1903
History Minute: Understanding half-mast and beyond of flag protocols
In 2025, Americans saw the Stars and Stripes symbolically lowered to half-staff several times as a sign of mourning. This show of respect is part of American naval traditions dating early into the nation’s history
