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The Gilded Gentleman: Jack the Ripper

The Gilded Gentleman history podcast takes listeners on a cultural and social journey into mansions, salons, dining rooms, libraries, and theaters including th

American History Tellers: Prohibition

Tuesday, December 5th is the 91st anniversary of the end of prohibition.

The Ancients: Caracalla & Geta: The Real Emperors of Gladiator II

With the recent release of Gladiator II, you may be interested in learning more about the Roman emperors Caracalla and Geta.

The World War One Podcast

Monday, November 11th was the 106th anniversary of World War One.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month.

The March on Washington

The March on Washington (officially named the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom) occurred on August 28, 1963.

The Dream Team Tapes

With the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, you may want to listen to The Dream Team Tapes with sportswriter Jack McCallum.

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Stonewall's Anniversary: Where Does Pride Month Come From?

Today, June 28th, is the anniversary of the first Stonewall Riot. Early in the morning of 1969, a fight between patrons of the Stonewall Inn and New York City police officers broke out.

This Summer, Learn Online (for Free)

If you find yourself getting tired of all that "fun in the sun" stuff, check out online learning resources here on YPL.org, and elsewhere. Your brain will thank you.

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D-Day

D-Day was the name given to the Invasion on Normandy (Operation Overlord), which took place on June 6, 1944.

North Atlantic Squall, 1943 - Photographed by William Vandivert

National Maritime Day: Stories of the Sea

Countless books, both fiction and nonfiction, illuminate and celebrate life on -- and under -- the world's oceans. Here are some of our favorites.