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August 19, 1912: The Week Ahead
As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá settles in at Green Acre just outside of Eliot, Maine, we take a look at the week ahead. FULL STORY >>
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Hand-In-Hand With The Indomitable Kate Carew
Our producer comments on what he has found most surprising about the journey so far. FULL STORY >>
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The Methods For Investigating Reality
To a packed house at Green Acre, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá speaks on the fallibility of our methods of investigating reality. FULL STORY >>
128
Five Hundred Welcome ‘Abdu’l-Bahá To Green Acre
‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrives at Green Acre in Eliot, Maine, described as one of “the greatest sources of religious innovation anywhere in the country.” FULL STORY >>
127
The Sun Sets On Dublin
After nearly three weeks in Dublin, New Hampshire, it is time for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to say goodbye. FULL STORY >>
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The Religious Pulse Of Modern America
American novelist Winston Churchill says that Americans in 1912 are seeking a new spiritual direction. FULL STORY >>
125
Listening To ‘Abdu’l-Bahá At The Unitarian Church
At the Unitarian Church, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá delivers a broad message to Dublin’s diverse inhabitants. FULL STORY >>
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August 12, 1912: The Week Ahead
As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá winds down his stay in the scenic town of Dublin, New Hampshire, we take a look at the week ahead. FULL STORY >>
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On Cows And Materialist Philosophy
‘Abdu’l-Bahá makes arguments against materialist philosophy in both America and in France. FULL STORY >>
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey So Far: Month Four
Highlights from the fourth month of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s journey through America. FULL STORY >>
121
The Symbolic Language Of The Bible
‘Abdu’l-Bahá argues against interpreting scripture literally, and offers new ways of thinking about popular Bible stories. FULL STORY >>
120
The Rights Not Only Of Women, But Of Men
A small incident in Dublin prompts ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to address the other side of the equal rights issue. FULL STORY >>
119
The Progressive Party Acclaims Theodore Roosevelt
In Chicago, the National Progressive Party Convention welcomes its candidate, Theodore Roosevelt, amidst fanfare akin to a religious revival. FULL STORY >>
118
Socialism, Strikes, And Oscar Wilde
Late at night, Margaret Sanger and George de Forest Brush discuss Socialism, labor, and strikes: regular subjects for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. FULL STORY >>
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August 5, 1912: The Week Ahead
As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues his stay in the scenic environs of Dublin, New Hampshire, we take a look at the week ahead. FULL STORY >>
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The Challenges Of Finding ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
We share some observations about our approach to discovering and portraying ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. FULL STORY >>
115
Get The Races To Intermarry
While speaking to African American servants on the shores of Dublin Lake, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá makes a surprising announcement. FULL STORY >>
114
Being Black In The Progressive Era
Louis Gregory, an African American lawyer, boards a ship to Egypt to meet ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and reflects on what it means to be an American. FULL STORY >>
113
Out And About In Dublin
‘Abdu’l-Bahá settles into summer life at the resort village of Dublin, New Hampshire. FULL STORY >>
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Abbott Thayer, Father of Camouflage
Dublin painter Abbott Thayer sees the presence of God reflected in the everyday displays of nature. FULL STORY >>
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George De Forest Brush, “Lover of Indians”
Dublin painter George De Forest Brush brings European Orientalism to his romantic depictions of America’s Native peoples. FULL STORY >>
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July 29, 1912: The Week Ahead
As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá settles in with the residents of Dublin, New Hampshire, we take a look at the week ahead. FULL STORY >>
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá In Dublin, New Hampshire
Unlike in New York and the big cities, a different kind of American experience unfolds in Dublin, New Hampshire. FULL STORY >>
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The Modern Science Of Breeding Better People
As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá talks with Agnes Parsons about her handicapped son, scientists in London meet to discuss the emerging science of eugenics. FULL STORY >>
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The Stigma Of Oddness
The town of Dublin, New Hampshire, is no stranger to the strange. FULL STORY >>
