History

Crystal Bridges Museum opens America 250: Common Threads, weaving quilts, civic art and 250 years of U.S. history. Free family event Saturday, March 14.

Jon Johnson and Leigh Hopkins will teach an Honors College seminar this fall exploring how the deep history of countries like China, Japan and Germany shapes the way they do business today.

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville, Ark., aims to open by 2030. Executive Director Christian Ostermann says the $75 million museum will explore the global, national and local history of the Cold War.

ESPN writer Wright Thompson discusses his book "The Barn" of a murder in Mississippi ahead of his appearance at the Six Bridges Book Festival in Little Rock.

Scholars from around the country and beyond are in Fayetteville for the annual conference of the Celtic Studies Association of North America. For three days, there were discussions about the Celtic language, literature, history and society.

Pete talks with square dance caller Steve Green about Roots of American Square Dance, an educational multimedia event at the Pryor Center featuring live music from renowned string band The Old 78s.

OAL's Victoria Hernandez interviews Dr. Arley Ward about LGBTQ+ History Month

Next semester, the University of Arkansas’ Honor College will conduct a signature seminar titled “Engineering Antiquity” about the marvels of ancient engineering. Seminar leader and College of Engineering associate dean for academics Kevin Hall visits The Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the symposium.

On today's show, the University of Arkansas — Fort Smith bucks a recent trend of childcare center closures. Plus, exploring engineering wonders of the ancient world. Also, discussing a Fayetteville-centered bucket list.

Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Department of Education decided to no longer recognize AP African American History for course credit Friday. Also, Asa Hutchinson doubles down on Trump criticisms. Plus, The NWA Naturals continue to move toward the playoffs.