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Deep in Manhattan, Fraunces Tavern is a clear landmark of the Revolutionary-era, inviting curious passersby into its historical archives.

The Birch Trials: Exploring Revolutionary-Era Emancipation and Black Participation in the American War of Independence

Rossitsa Mina Petrova, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2024
Helen Thomas, the first female member of the White House press corps is enjoying a moment of levity with President Lyndon B. Johnson and his grandson in the Oval Office in 1968. Thomas was a pioneer for women in her field and worked under the administrations of ten U.S. presidents. (Photo Credit: LBJ Library photo by Yoichi Okamoto, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

A Brief History of Journalism: From Hieroglyphic Inscriptions to Bits and Bytes

Nora Torok, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
This lovely tavern, located on 54 Pearl Street in downtown Manhattan, was once a very active revolutionary pub for patriots during the years of the American Revolution. Its a wonderful spot to visit if you’re interested in the history of New York. Its amazing to know that you’re eating in the same spot as our first president.

From a Colonial Outpost to a Revolutionary Symbol: The Evolution of American Identity at the Fraunces Tavern

Maliha Chowdhury, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
Mike Duncan’s New York Times bestselling historical biography provides a wonderfully articulated narrative on the life and trials of The Marquis de Lafayette.

The Marquis de Lafayette: A Resolute Figurehead of Revolution

Rossitsa Mina Petrova, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica painting contains numerous symbols, including a bull, horse, soldier, and mother cradling her child. “Part of Guernica’s strength lies in the massive variety of abstract metaphors and symbols it contains. Any one of the facets of its composition can be picked apart and interpreted in a myriad of ways due to the aforementioned abstractness, meaning that there’s something poignant in Guernica for just about anyone,” said Ryan.

How Does War Affect our Artistic Expression?

Grace Mao, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2023
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