Audio: The Secrets of An Early American Business Empire, The Crowninshield Discovery
In this episode of Inspired by History, Nathan Raab shares the story of his recent discovery and acquisition of a large archive of documents...
Audio: A Brush With Greatness: Requesting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Autograph
In this episode of the Inspired by History podcast, Rebecca Barry and Nathan Raab delve into a remarkable piece of modern history—a program signed...
Inspired By The Year 1776: Tom McMillan
Raab’s Guest Curator Tom McMillan Presents a Selection of Historical Documents that Shed Light on America’s Founding    Tom McMillan is a historian and...
The Two Georges: President George Washington & King George III
The Library of Congress has just opened a major exhibition on the two most famous Georges in history. “The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in...
Audio: A John Hancock Family Heirloom: The Founding Father’s Yale Diploma
In this episode of “Inspired by History,” we explore the fascinating story behind John Hancock’s diploma from Yale University, which he requested “ad eundem...
Attributes of the Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
To celebrate the historical presidency this year, Raab is posting a series of articles on the qualities that led these men to the highest...
Audio: How Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Paved the Way for Women’s Suffrage
In this episode of “Inspired by History,” Nathan Raab discusses the recent acquisition of two rare and historically significant documents signed by renowned women’s...
Audio: A Discovery From Professor Albert Einstein, a Witness to His Rise to Fame
In this episode of “Inspired by History,” Nathan Raab delves into the significance of a rare Albert Einstein document — a course registration booklet...
An Illustrated Guide to Buying John F. Kennedy Autographs & Documents
A Brief Survey of JFK Signed Historical Documents Collectors Can Look For on the Market For generations of Americans, John F. Kennedy was...
Audio: Debunking the White Glove Myth
The latest episode of “Inspired by History: Stories of Inspiration and Discovery” considers the longstanding myth surrounding the use of white gloves when handling...