VH aims to bring the humanities fully into Virginia's public life, assisting individuals and communities in their efforts to understand the past, confront important issues in the present, and shape a promising future.
[2] VH activities are conducted through direct funding, through working partnerships with other organizations, and through statewide and national initiatives.
BackStory was a radio show, and later weekly podcast, that used current events in America to take a deep dive into the country's past.
[4] Hosted by noted U.S. historians, each episode provides listeners with different perspectives on a particular theme or subject.
The podcast is hosted by Brian Balogh, Ed Ayers, Nathan Connolly, and Joanne Freeman.