July 5, 2022 Department of History Troy Bickham How The US Became Independent (And Inseparable) From Great Britain From Winston Churchill to Kate Bush, a Texas A&M historian explores the close, complicated relationship between the United States and the country we celebrate our independence from today. November 17, 2021 Department of History Thanksgiving Troy Bickham Thanksgiving Food Origins You’d Never Expect Turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce are all important Thanksgiving dishes, but why do we associate them with Thanksgiving? Troy Bickham, a history professor, provides insight.