History
Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.
The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Season 16 Episode 5 | 55m 10s | CC
Follow a team of forensic experts as they investigate the preserved remains of a young African American woman from 19th-century New York and reveal the little-known story of early America’s free Black communities.
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Denver’s Latino community reclaims anti-colonial history of Cinco de Mayo
The commercialization of Cinco de Mayo has obscured its history, which celebrates Mexican strength and resistance against colonialism.
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Owl Club exhibit spotlights Black excellence amid national efforts to censor Black history
The “Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence” exhibit at History Colorado runs through April 11.
