"Reconnecting Roots" will Screen at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival
We’re excited to announce that “Reconnecting Roots: Season 3” will play at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival! Our “Working” episode...
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Reconnecting Roots
- May 22
- 1 min
Watch the "Film" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
Movies allowed America to export its dreams around the world, influencing culture along the way. What started as a way to fill time at...
Reconnecting Roots
- May 15
- 1 min
Watch the "Baseball" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
Out of all the sports played in America, there’s one in particular that really hit it out of the park. But it's more than just a game -...
Reconnecting Roots
- May 8
- 1 min
Watch the "Bourbon" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
Freedom, government control, and craftsmanship were distilled together thanks to a uniquely American spirit - bourbon! More than just a...
Reconnecting Roots
- May 1
- 1 min
Watch the "Philanthropy" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
The gifts of private individuals have long benefited America’s public well-being. But is it possible for our country to become too...
Reconnecting Roots
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Watch the "Working" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
While early Americans worked the land to survive, the job market of today allows greater freedom of choice. But is it harder to find...
Reconnecting Roots
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Watch the "Dollar" episode of "Reconnecting Roots"
The U.S. dollar conquered the world economy, then turned plastic and went digital. So what does a "dollar" even mean these days? We...
Reconnecting Roots
- Apr 13
- 1 min
"Reconnecting Roots" Season 3 is Now Streaming for Free!
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since we've talked about our "Reconnecting Roots" TV series. The reason? Well, we've been busy this...
Reconnecting Roots
- May 3, 2022
- 8 min
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...
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
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