HIS 3150: Historical Methods: World History Historiography and Critical Thinking

The incredible stories behind the world's greatest treasures Why is a Vatican masterpiece covered in heretical graffiti? How does the Louvre protect the Mona Lisa? Why did Napoleon commission a painting full of lies? Museum Secrets travels to the world's most famous museums in search of weird, wonderful, amazing and fascinating stories connected with both the well-known and the more obscure exhibits held in their collections. From new revelations on the Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel and the golden mask of King Tutankhamun to the mysterious 'tank room' of Britain's Natural History Museum, this series combines surprising revelations about things we recognize with amazing revelations about things we've never seen before. Museum Secrets is a BBC history series looking at some of the world's greatest museum exhibits.

Wet plate photographer Rob Gibson, as well as historians Tim Smith and Garry Adelman, join William Frassanito in an attempt to see his ideas in action.

In our country's mythic past, the city of Boston shines as a beacon of freedom and resister of tyranny. This A&E Special uncovers the hidden history of America's first city. Founded on a promise, Boston symbolizes Yankee strength and hard work in the wilderness of the New World. A 'city upon a hill,' in first governor John Winthrop's memorable words.