History Revolutionary Spies: Philadelphia’s Role in the Birth of American Espionage In honor of the Semiquincentennial, David Owen Bell examines covert operations and tradecraft during the American War of Independence
History In Pursuit of Greatness: the Challenges of Creating a Groundbreaking Docuseries David Owen Bell interviews Andrew Ferrett, director of the sprawling 10-part history film series “In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America”
History Are you Ready to Party Like it’s 1976, 1926, or 1876? As Philadelphia gears up for the Semiquincentennial, David Owen Bell consults the work of historians, scholars, and journalists to reveal a troubled picture of past patriotic celebrations
History Sailing to Freedom with the Runaway Navy A new book documents how most escaped slaves arriving in Philadelphia during the mid-1800s came by steamboat, schooner, or skiff
History Abuse of Power in the 1700s Ignited a War Between Washington and the Editor of the Philadelphia Aurora Today’s federal steamrolling of constitutional safeguards could use an enemy like early American journalist Benjamin Franklin Bache
Preservation Historic Wyck House In Germantown Gets a Facelift Extensive conservation work is underway at one of Philadelphia’s oldest homesteads
History A New Book Celebrates Philadelphia’s Rich Vegetarian History Local author Vance Lehmkuhl spotlights the city’s storied past of eating its greens
History From Enslaved to Empowered: The True Story Behind One Woman’s Remarkable Legacy A new book explores the little-known life of Cremona Satterthwaite who cultivated a family tree that spans centuries of Philadelphia Black history
