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Former, and most recently, Civil War Monuments and the militarization of america which one the book award from the society of civil war historians as best book of the year on the issues of the civil war era. Hes been the editor of several influential volumes, including a particularly still relevant and useful set of edited essays on reconstruction originally issued almost 15 years ago, but still relevant today and a topic we wrestle with today. As well as a number of edited volumes. We are delig...

And from time to time when ive done this panel with friends and colleagues, ive called it on or off their pedestals. The debate over statues, memorials, memory and meaning. And ive discussed this topic at twice or three times with edna medford. And it is evolving even between us as we proceed over about a year and a half. And its a pleasure to welcome not only edna medford, but also liz varon and Gary Gallagher to join the discussion. Of 1,728 confederate memorials in 22 states and the district ...

Sectionalize those communities that are in danger to a high fire district, were able to sectionalize the system to keep those customers energized while other districts are turned off. Last month the company went through four rounds of power shutoffs. The last two overlapped and some people went without power for days at a time. The decision depends on the weather so we want to hear from spencer christian. Are you seeing any increased fire danger . We are. As you know its been abnormally dry the ...

Disappearing very quickly, melting rapidly. That will be a huge loss culturally to iceland and the world. Its one of the most recognisable glaciers so this is the first major glaciers so this is the first major glacier to go but there will be others and that is the sad truth of climate change. Thank you very much for talking to us from reykjavik. Staying with glaciers, take a look at these pictures of kayakers getting up close and personal to one in alaska. Huge chunks fell off the glacier, caus...

Where pupils have been getting their exa m where pupils have been getting their exam results all morning. Ill be speaking to a careers adviser to find out what to do if you didnt get what you expected. Tens of thousands of ryanair passengers could face disruption today as uk based pilots strike. Our focus on farming continues with a look at the growing threat from criminals, who kill and butcher sheep in fields, in order to sell the meat. And researchers can now see processes deep inside the bod...

Sourthern water is ordered to pay a record £126 million in fines and customer rebates, over what regulators call shocking failings. Natashas law the 15 year old who died after eating a pret a manger sandwich now businesses will have to list all ingredients from 2021. More than a0 degrees temporary fountains, mist machines and free water europe prepares for a recording breaking heatwave. And englands hopes of making the world cup semi finals hang in the balance after a demoralising defeat by aus...

Square with the dup. Im surprised she didnt check with them first. This is why the daily mirror is making hay with them being duped because the dup have struck again. Pat, your paper the irish times is focusing on this story. Blows to hopes for brexit deal as tory backbenchers support the dup. Tell us backbenchers support the dup. Tell usa backbenchers support the dup. Tell us a bit more about the take from your paper on the Extraordinary Events that unfolded during the day. Unfortunately we mis...

Welcome to bbc news. There was no deal agreed in brussels today to move on to the next phase of the brexit talks, despite all the expectation that agreement was on the cards. The Prime Minister is believed to have broken off from talks with the president of the european commission, after an intervention by the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, mrs mays parliamentary partners. They were raising concerns about a possible solution to the issue of the border between Northern Ireland and...

Were on the hunt for the couple whove been together the longest 30 years, a0 years, 50 years . I tell her every day that i love her. He does. All my mates will be laughing if that ever came out. We try to get on with each other. Give and take, really, within marriage, you have to do, you have to make it work. With your other half . This morning how long have you been with your other half . We want to find viewers whove been together the longest. So do get in touch. Hello. Welcome to the programm...

Its been one of the coldest days of the winter so far for much of the uk and weather experts say the freezing conditions will continue for the rest of the week. There are yellow and amber warnings of snow in scotland, wales and central, eastern and southern parts of england. Some Rail Companies have already taken the decision to Cancel Services tonight. Our science editor David Shukman has the latest. The first wave of the storm. Norwich this afternoon, blanketed in white. Not enough to stop the...