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The Unbroken Lineage of American Dynasty: From Revolution to Succession

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Tom Cutterham explores the problem of American dynasty from 18th century examples to current pop culture iterations in shows such as Succession.
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The Jack-of-all-trades Magistrate: Grappling with the Expansive Governing Role of Justices of the Peace in Early America

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Sung Yup Kim examines the importance of (and controversy surrounding) one of the most powerful elements of local magistracy in early America: justices of the peace.

Writing for Public-Facing Digital History Publications: Some Tips & Tricks

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We've compiled advice from the editors of top public-facing digital history journals to offer guidance on how to craft a compelling piece that will reach a larger audience.

Blogging the Past: Part II

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In the second installment of our "Blogging the Past" Roundtable, contributors tackle questions of the value and the potential downsides of digital history publications.
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Blogging the Past: Part I

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In the first installment of our "Blogging the Past" Roundtable, we introduce our contributors and explore the value of public-facing digital history publications.
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Blogging the Past: Editor’s Introduction

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Editor Emily Arendt introduces the newest Pano Forum, "Blogging the Past," in which editors from other leading digital history sites take stock of what role digital publications serve for the profession and the larger reading public.