True History schedule

Your first "crime of the century" is the mysterious murder of a Hollywood director in 1922.

The ghastly murder of Bridget Cleary takes you into the mystery of human psychology.

Dive into a cycle of mystery and violence in early 20th century Sarajevo.

Explore the murder of the Russian Tsar Nicholas and other Romanovs at the hands of the Bolsheviks.

This lecture is an overview of the past 500 years of European history and culture.

Look at how the physical realities of Europe and the Atlantic world shaped its destiny.

As Europe emerges from the Middle Ages, see how the concept "Great Chain of Being" is challenged.

Learn how a revived interest in the literary works of classical Greece and Rome unleashes new ideas.

Get a fast-moving examination of the origins of religious and racial tolerance in America.

Look at efforts of the colonists to defend their "rights as Englishmen."

Gain a nuanced understanding of what the Founders' "original intent" really was.

Undertake a balanced examination of Washington's failings against his successes.

Learn how the conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton is relevant to us today.

Outline the Court's development as an institution and discuss themes that will recur throughout the series.

Learn what led to the drafting of a new Constitution and the debates over the shape of the new government.

Examine debates at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 between the Federalists and Antifederalists.

Examine the career and influence of John Marshall's 34-year tenure as Chief Justice.

Learn about several landmark cases that grew out of the rapid growth of the nation in the 19th century.

How did Chief Justice Roger Taney, a fervent advocate of states rights and slavery, change the Court?

Near financial collapse, England turns for help to the colonies that had fought at its side.

Britain's understanding of its ancient style of government puts it at odds with its colonists.

Meet the forces expected to maintain order in the colonies.

The British underestimate American militia and suffer defeat at Lexington and Concord.

The Second Continental Congress authorizes a new army under George Washington.

Get a fast-moving examination of the origins of religious and racial tolerance in America.

Look at efforts of the colonists to defend their "rights as Englishmen."

Gain a nuanced understanding of what the Founders' "original intent" really was.

Undertake a balanced examination of Washington's failings against his successes.

Learn how the conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton is relevant to us today.

Outline the Court's development as an institution and discuss themes that will recur throughout the series.

Learn what led to the drafting of a new Constitution and the debates over the shape of the new government.

Examine debates at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 between the Federalists and Antifederalists.

Examine the career and influence of John Marshall's 34-year tenure as Chief Justice.

Learn about several landmark cases that grew out of the rapid growth of the nation in the 19th century.

How did Chief Justice Roger Taney, a fervent advocate of states rights and slavery, change the Court?

Near financial collapse, England turns for help to the colonies that had fought at its side.

Britain's understanding of its ancient style of government puts it at odds with its colonists.

Meet the forces expected to maintain order in the colonies.

The British underestimate American militia and suffer defeat at Lexington and Concord.

The Second Continental Congress authorizes a new army under George Washington.

Get a fast-moving examination of the origins of religious and racial tolerance in America.

Look at efforts of the colonists to defend their "rights as Englishmen."

Gain a nuanced understanding of what the Founders' "original intent" really was.

Undertake a balanced examination of Washington's failings against his successes.

Learn how the conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton is relevant to us today.

Outline the Court's development as an institution and discuss themes that will recur throughout the series.

Learn what led to the drafting of a new Constitution and the debates over the shape of the new government.

Examine debates at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 between the Federalists and Antifederalists.