Ahead of four local events this week, Ken Burns talks about his star-studded, 12-hour documentary series coming later this ...

Where have I seen Paul Giamatti? Giamatti is known for his roles in Private Parts, The Holdovers, John Adams and Billions. He has also starred in Downton Abbey, Too Big to Fail and 30 Coins.

They precede the exposé by more than eight years, and they come from the pen of none other than Jefferson’s old friend and political rival John Adams. In letters to his sons Charles and John ...