America and empire. Do those words go together? If so, what kind of imperialism does the U.S. practice, and how has American empire changed over time?

In this best of BackStory, Joanne presents three striking conversations from her time on the show.

On this episode of BackStory, Brian dives into the topic of teaching and where the virtual college classroom fits into the history of higher education in the United States.

On this episode of BackStory, Ed and Brian dig into the 1980s and explore how actions in both federal policy and grassroots movements shaped environmentalism.

How did Lyndon Johnson, who made so ruinous a mess in Vietnam, pull off such an extraordinary set of accomplishments on the domestic front? That’s the question "LBJ and the Great Society" will be exploring through the recorded recollections of those who w

In this best of BackStory, Nathan presents three of his favorite interviews from his time on the show.

In this special bonus episode, Ed talks with David K. Randall, author of Black Death at the Golden Gate: The Race to Save America from the Bubonic Plague.

On this episode of BackStory, Ed and Brian explore the history of the wellness industry in the U.S.

In this edition of the “Best of BackStory,” Brian brings you three of his favorite interviews from his time at BackStory.

This week on BackStory, Ed and Joanne explore the life and legacy of Pauli Murray.