Standardized Tests: From Mann to Modern Day
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne “Here at the Princeton Review, we’ve long said that taking the SAT only masters you on taking the SAT!” squeaks...
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Reconnecting Roots
- Nov 9, 2021
- 7 min
American Jobs: Medicine, Fashion, and News (Oh My!)
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne Anybody remember “Job Day” at school, where parents would visit and speak to the class about their occupations?...
Reconnecting Roots
- Sep 16, 2021
- 5 min
From Cartwright to The Cubs: A Brief History of Baseball
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne When we think of baseball, we picture Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth; we smell hotdogs; we taste cracker jacks and...
Reconnecting Roots
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
American Zoos: William Camac to Wildlife Conservation
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne It’s summertime, which means families across America are searching for activities that will engage and inspire...
Reconnecting Roots
- Jul 1, 2021
- 5 min
Farm-to-Fork: How One Trailblazer Changed American Dining Forever
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne If you’re like me, and you’ve ever been to a farm-to-fork restaurant, you’ll know how it pretty much ruins all...
Reconnecting Roots
- Jun 4, 2021
- 5 min
From the Civil War to Hallmark: the History of Mother's Day
WRITTEN BY: Bella Coyne My dad and I have this tradition where we get up early every Sunday morning and drive together to get coffee...
Reconnecting Roots
- May 13, 2021
- 5 min
How Horses Galloped Their Way Into American History
Today we’re going to dive into the history of the horse, discovering how they changing everything from hunting to the police!
Reconnecting Roots
- Apr 8, 2021
- 5 min
Why America Loves National Parks
Why is it that we are so drawn to the idea of a “national park”? Is it because of the beauty? The untouched wilderness?
Reconnecting Roots
- Mar 4, 2021
- 7 min
Why My Family Moved from Ireland to America
If your family lineage traces back to a country other than America, have you ever wondered why, exactly, they moved here in the first place?
Reconnecting Roots
- Feb 4, 2021
- 4 min
How Trains Affected Everything From Travel to Funerals to Television
Today, we'll look at the lesser-known stories of how trains changed America forever!
Reconnecting Roots
- Jan 7, 2021
- 4 min
Where Did All of Our Diets Come From?
When did the idea of the “diet” begin? Didn’t our ancestors supposedly just eat raw red meat all day with no concern for their cholesterol?
Reconnecting Roots
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Podcast Season 2, Ep. 1: "Why Vinyl Still Matters in the Digital Age"
Vinyl records allow us to listen to music that goes back several generations. But how did this audio format stay relevant for decades, while
Reconnecting Roots
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
Celebrate and Let Celebrate: Holidays in Modern America
It’s December, which means the world has officially kicked into a new, very familiar mode: "the Holidays". But what does that mean, exactly?
Reconnecting Roots
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving ?
What did the first Thanksgiving look like, and how does it differ from our “traditional” Thanksgiving feast of today?
Reconnecting Roots
- Oct 7, 2020
- 4 min
"No Irish Need Apply": How Irish Immigrants Overcame Adversity
When you think of the Irish, do you think of leprechauns? Or do you think of a hard-working people, rich in history and lore?
Reconnecting Roots
- Oct 2, 2020
- 1 min
Reconnecting Roots Apparel is Now Available!
WRITTEN BY: Ryan Estabrooks Have you ever been watching “Reconnecting Roots” or listened to our podcast and thought “I love this stuff! I...
Reconnecting Roots
- Sep 11, 2020
- 4 min
How Travel Changed the Lives of Refugees on the SS St. Louis
Travel connects us to other places and cultures around the world, but it can also provide an important means of refuge.
Reconnecting Roots
- Aug 27, 2020
- 5 min
How Freedom of Religion Began in America
Religious freedom is a core part of America today, but it wasn't always that way. So how exactly did it become such a big part of the US?
Reconnecting Roots
- Jul 13, 2020
- 4 min
How Technology Changed the Music Industry
Our host, Gabe McCauley, had the chance to sit down with Nataly and Jack to discuss just how—and how much—the industry has grown.
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- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
Stream Reconnecting Roots on YouTube TV
Starting in December of 2019, Reconnecting Roots Season one is now available to stream on YouTube TV! Local public television and PBS...
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