The Awakening

The Awakening

The Great Awakening, a dramatic spiritual revival, sweeps the colonies beginning in the 1730’s and a scientific revolution is taking place with people like Benjamin Franklin. The French and Indian War sets the stage for a revolution that will change the world.

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Back to the Futures

Back to the Futures

Futures markets are critical to our economy, but they’re confusing. Economist Scott Irwin explains these markets, while taking you on a wild ride with motorcycles, race cars, and runaway cows.

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Acts of God

Acts of God

For many, Pilgrims were people in black hats and buckle shoes (an inaccurate image) who celebrated the first Thanksgiving. But the true story of the Pilgrims has been largely forgotten. Acts of God relates the gripping tale of how members of this Separatist church...

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