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The Jamestown Project by Karen Ordahl Kupperman

By Michael Patrick Brady

For as long as it's been a part of history, the colony at Jamestown has been a bit of an older, ugly stepsister compared to the Pilgrims at Plymouth. [30 August 2007]

By Carlin Romano

All nations need foundation tales. If they don't exist, it's necessary to invent them. And if the real story doesn't play well, foundation myths come in handy. At least until the real story comes back to bite. [18 May 2007]