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History's Dubuc on Why Super Bowl Buy Made Sense for 'Swamp People'
Network chief reveals how she'll measure ROI on the ad, how important sports events are to...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:40 -0800

Review: 'Mirage' is alternative history of 9/11
"The Mirage" (Harper), by Matt Ruff: An alternate history of the events surrounding 9/11 creates a unique and compelling read in Matt Ruff's "The Mirage."

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:20:46 -0800

BIO Channel's BIO.com Celebrates Black History Month
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming off its best month ever with over 5mm unique visitors in January, BIO.com, the official site of the BIO Channel, is celebrating Black History Month with all ...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:12:00 -0800

'History Speaks' at Abraham Staats
The historic Abraham Staats House opens at 11 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., the House will present “History Speaks,” a 45-minute program narrated by Dr. Beverly Y. Murdock. The program captures Black History through poetry, music, song and dance. Following the...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:59 -0800

In Afghanistan, a new approach to teaching history: Leave out the wars
KABUL — In a country where the recent past has unfolded like a war epic, officials think they have found a way to teach Afghan history without widening the fractures between long-quarreling ethnic and political groups: leave out the past four decades. Read full article >>

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:05:47 -0800