‎Curious Minds: American History - Apple TV

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Take a deeper look into figures in U.S. history through the eyes of our experts.

Documentary · 1 min

EPISODE 1

Washington The Bachelor

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archaeology at Mt. Vernon, talks about the significance of analyzing trash at Mount Vernon dig sites.

1 min · Mar 21, 2023
EPISODE 2

Washington's Whisky

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archeology at Mt. Vernon, describes how slave labor operated Washington's distillery.

1 min · Feb 21, 2023
EPISODE 3

The Ladies Of Mount Vernon

Eleanor Breen, Deputy Director for Archeology at Mt. Vernon, details how Mt. Vernon came to be owned by a private association that pioneered the role of individuals in preserving places of historic significance.

1 min · Feb 21, 2023
EPISODE 4

Father Abraham

Alan Kraut, Professor of History at American University, details how Lincoln overcame personal tragedy and existential doubts to complete his mission of uniting the Union.

1 min · Feb 21, 2023
EPISODE 5

Soldiers Blue & Gray

Alan Kraut, Professor of History at American University, describes the powerful bond shared by soldiers North and South in the Civil War.

1 min · Feb 21, 2023
EPISODE 6

He Belongs To The Ages

Alan Kraut, University Professor of History at American University, recounts the shock and grief Americans felt when Lincoln was struck down at the moment of victory.

2 min · Feb 21, 2023