Archive for 2010
Paying Up: A History of Taxation
With April 15th just around the corner, BackStory delves into the history of taxes. From the Stamp Act of 1765 to the Tea Party Movement of 2010, how have our attitudes about taxation changed over time?
Climate Control: A History of Heating & Cooling
What was life like before the era of the thermostat? And how did America become the “land of comfort?”
