Op-Ed
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In a Richmond office building, the story of Virginia
February 24, 2017
In a ceremony Thursday, the Ninth Street Office Building that is home to the Virginia Office of the Attorney General will be formally renamed in honor of Barbara Johns.
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A Great Opportunity for Farmville
January 27, 2017
In 2017, Longwood and Farmville have a tremendous opportunity to advance our strong partnership, working together to improve the intersection at Griffin, High and Oak.
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Farmville Baptist Church and First Baptist Church: Sharing a Common History
September 13, 2016
The story of Farmville Baptist and First Baptist mirrors a story told across the country, especially in the South: that faith and history, while constantly evolving, is woven tightly together.
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Committing to our common future
July 07, 2016
Improving early childhood education is a moral and economic imperative.
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The History Behind Cersei’s Walk of Atonement on Game of Thrones
June 11, 2015
It’s no secret George R.R. Martin is a student of history—and a well-versed one at that. Echoes of medieval history can be found in nearly every storyline in Game of Thrones, and the storyline on Sunday was no different.
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Vikings: Brutal and Bloodthirsty or Just a Misunderstanding?
February 17, 2015
During its first two seasons, the popular History Channel series Vikings (2013) triggered a vigorous debate among scholars and amateur historians about the show’s authenticity—particularly the gore and violence.
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Game of Thrones’ Mountain-Viper Duel: The Real History Behind the Fight
June 01, 2014
Many Game of Thrones fans know what a student of history author George R.R. Martin is: Many of the plot’s themes have echoes in the War of the Roses and other historic events.