"The Ransom" series investigated the deep history of Haiti, its liberatory Revolution and the extortion of its resources over centuries. The series, which consulted scholars and included a lengthy bibliography of source material, prompted international action and commentary. It also offered a wonderful case study of the role of investigative journalists, historians, and other scholars in making history news. This event is co-convened by the John Carter Brown Library and the Karsh Institute for Democracy at the University of Virginia.