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The Troubles: Bloody Sunday
The 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday is on Thursday, January 30th.
Heroes of the Hudson River
Frank and Kay Kendrick were long serving members of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Yonkers. This organization rescued people in the Hudson River that were drowning or in boating accidents.
Echoes of the Vietnam War
The 57th anniversary of the Tet Offensive will be on Thursday, January 30th.
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.
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.
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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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.
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