By Sean Graham
This week I discuss with Paul Kahan, creator of Philadelphia: A Narrative Historical past. We discuss in regards to the metropolis’s origins, its connection to the American Revolution, and the way the town’s historical past is distinct from the nationwide story. We additionally chat about group, Philadelphia’s political historical past, and the native tradition.
Historic Headline of the Week
Nancy Steinbach, “Philadelphia: A Metropolis Well-known for its Historical past,” Voice of America, March 9, 2025.
Sean Graham is a cultural historian, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton College, and a contributing editor with Activehistory.ca
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