Twilight Tattoo Returns to Celebrate America’s Army (photos)

April 28, 2022

The U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s  summer tradition of presenting The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo military pageant will once again return live on most Wednesdays in May, June and July. […]

Profs & Pints DC: The Democratic Party’s Path

April 25, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The Democratic Party’s Path,” a look at how it prevailed in past elections and could dominate again in the future, with Michael Kazin, professor of […]

Profs & Pints DC: Monumental Controversies

April 1, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Monumental Controversies,” with Fred Bohrer, professor of art and archaeology at Hood College, art historian, and author the website Monumental Anxiety: An Anti-Guide to the […]

Profs & Pints DC: Ukraine and Russia—The Long-Term View


Profs and Pints DC presents: “Ukraine and Russia—The Long-Term View,” a look at centuries of volatile relations between two nations now at war, with Eric Lohr, professor history at American […]

Profs & Pints DC: Inside Pirates’ Taverns


Profs and Pints DC presents: “Inside Pirates’ Taverns,” a look at the crucial role that bars catering to pirates and smugglers played in the Atlantic economy and the colonization of […]

Profs & Pints DC: Uncovering the Cold War


Profs and Pints DC presents: “Uncovering the Cold War,” a look at discovered truths about the decades-long superpower conflict and what they tell us about its potential return, with James […]

Profs & Pints DC: America’s Revolution and the Irish

March 11, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “America’s Revolution and the Irish,” with Richard Bell, a professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park who has won awards for […]

Profs & Pints DC: Photos of Ghosts

March 5, 2022

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Photos of Ghosts,” a look at the history of purported photographs of apparitions and the controversies surrounding them, with Beth Saunders, art historian and curator […]

Parade Honoring George Washington Returns to Alexandria (photos)

February 22, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 edition of the George Washington Birthday Parade returned to the streets of Old Town Alexandria on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 21. Taking advantage of unseasonably […]

Profs & Pints DC: Indicting Robert E. Lee

November 12, 2021

Profs and Pints DC presents; “Indicting Robert E. Lee,” with John Reeves, former history instructor at several colleges and author The Lost Indictment of Robert E. Lee and A Fire […]