Priya Raman

Priya writes the American story, from the colonies to living memory, with a focus on the people history books tend to leave out. She believes every town has at least one story worth a national audience.

U.S. History

Why the Penny Lasted 232 Years, and Why the Mint Finally Stopped Making It

Priya Raman · October 22, 2026

U.S. History

Fascinating Facts About the Amish That Few People Know

Priya Raman · October 21, 2026

U.S. History

165 Years Ago This Week, One Telegraph Wire Killed the Pony Express in Two Days

Priya Raman · October 20, 2026

Art & Culture

From the Beatles to the Moon: Six Moments That Defined the 1960s

Priya Raman · Updated October 20, 2026