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"We are not makers of history. We are made by history." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A conspiracy theory among New England Federalists led some to contemplate separating from the U.S. during the War of 1812.
The Pro-Russia Conspiracy Theory That Almost Convinced New Englanders to Secede
A conspiracy theory among New England Federalists led some to contemplate separating from the U.S. during the War of 1812.
Digitization has democratized and widened library access, but the cyberattack on the British Library shows that it is not without risks.
What Libraries Risk When They Go Digital
Digitization has democratized and widened library access, but the cyberattack on the British Library shows that it is not without risks.
Past experience suggests it's time for the federal government to reconsider public housing.
America Needs a New Approach on Affordable Housing. History Offers a Guide
Past experience suggests it's time for the federal government to reconsider public housing.
There are plenty of parallels between Ancient Rome and modern America—and one big, important difference.
The U.S. Faces the Same Risks Ancient Rome Faced in Caesar’s Day
There are plenty of parallels between Ancient Rome and modern America—and one big, important difference.
The concept stemmed from the 1962 Reverse Freedom Rides, a segregationist effort to send welfare recipients to the north.
When Southern Segregationists Gave Black Residents One-Way Bus Tickets North
The concept stemmed from the 1962 Reverse Freedom Rides, a segregationist effort to send welfare recipients to the north.
A century ago, Virginia's Racial Integrity Act became a model for segregation. The impact on Native people is still being felt.
How Virginia Used Segregation Law to Erase Native Americans
A century ago, Virginia's Racial Integrity Act became a model for segregation. The impact on Native people is still being felt.
Changes to transportation and communications bring wealth. They also disrupt, making space for nationalist-populists to intervene.
Our Era Is One of Defensive Nationalism. It's Happened Before
Changes to transportation and communications bring wealth. They also disrupt, making space for nationalist-populists to intervene.
The truth about St. Patrick Day, from leprechauns and shamrocks to the color green's connection to Ireland.
10 Surprising Facts About St. Patrick's Day
The truth about St. Patrick Day, from leprechauns and shamrocks to the color green's connection to Ireland.
100 years after the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations with Ireland, Washington remains crucially important in the island's politics.
Why Politicians from the Emerald Isle Spend St. Patrick's Day in Washington
100 years after the U.S. established formal diplomatic relations with Ireland, Washington remains crucially important in the island's politics.
In Japan, a month after Valentine’s Day, partners who received gifts in February are expected to give on White Day.
March 14 Is White Day. What to Know About Japan’s Gift-Giving Follow-Up to Valentine’s Day
In Japan, a month after Valentine’s Day, partners who received gifts in February are expected to give on White Day.
Canada's political landscape has been remade in recent decades.
Canada's Right Is Moving Further Right—And Closer to the U.S.
Canada's political landscape has been remade in recent decades.
Former President Donald Trump framed speakers of diverse languages as threat. But the U.S. has always benefited from speaking many tongues.
Multilingualism Is an American Tradition. So Is Backlash to It
Former President Donald Trump framed speakers of diverse languages as threat. But the U.S. has always benefited from speaking many tongues.
Professions associated with women's caregiving roles remain lower paid than other jobs—but, long before Equal Pay Day was a thing, the idea of "women's work" was just a stereotype.
‘Women’s Work’ Powers the Economy—And Has Always Been Undervalued
Professions associated with women's caregiving roles remain lower paid than other jobs—but, long before Equal Pay Day was a thing, the idea of "women's work" was just a stereotype.
What we can learn from the tragic archive of Kathy Leissner, wife of UT-Austin mass shooter Charles Whitman.
The Link Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings
What we can learn from the tragic archive of Kathy Leissner, wife of UT-Austin mass shooter Charles Whitman.
U.S. policies authorized violence against Native people, and the effects still resonate today.
The Story of <i>Killers of the Flower Moon</i> Isn't Over
U.S. policies authorized violence against Native people, and the effects still resonate today.
While it may be an awards flop, <i>Napoleon</i> does what historical epic films should: probe the present.
It Wasn't This Year's Most Acclaimed Historical Film—But <i>Napoleon</i> Has Something to Teach V...
While it may be an awards flop, <i>Napoleon</i> does what historical epic films should: probe the present.
Contrary to claims by anti-abortion activists, history shows that abortion bans hinder women's health and threaten their ability to have children.
History Reveals the Truth About Exemptions to Abortion Bans
Contrary to claims by anti-abortion activists, history shows that abortion bans hinder women's health and threaten their ability to have children.
The history behind a slippery concept that is seemingly everywhere.
How 'Women's Empowerment' Lost Its Meaning
The history behind a slippery concept that is seemingly everywhere.
Congressman Matthew Lyon's enduring appeal—even from jail—offers a lesson for those who want to beat Donald Trump.
Lessons From the 18th Century's Donald Trump
Congressman Matthew Lyon's enduring appeal—even from jail—offers a lesson for those who want to beat Donald Trump.
The U.S.is celebrating Women’s History Month in March, featuring International Women’s Day on March 8.
10 Surprising Facts About Women's History Month
The U.S.is celebrating Women’s History Month in March, featuring International Women’s Day on March 8.
Aaron Bushnell’s protest of the Israel-Hamas war is part of a long history of self-immolation as protest. Iconic Photos, Photos Du, Old Photos, Ngo Dinh Diem, World Press Photo, Vietnam War Photos, Vietnam History, South Vietnam, Photography
The History of Self-Immolation as Political Protest
Aaron Bushnell’s protest of the Israel-Hamas war is part of a long history of self-immolation as protest.
White supremacists have been innovating using computers and digital networks since the 1980s. The New York Times, Ny Times, Online Bulletin Board, Connect Online, History Taking, Communication Problems
Online Extremism Is Decades in the Making
White supremacists have been innovating using computers and digital networks since the 1980s.
Alejandro Mayorkas nearly became the second ever cabinet member impeached History Education, Us History, Civil War Heroes, John Evans, Union Soldiers, Civil War Photos, Military Equipment, Homeland Security, American Civil War
Mayorkas Almost Become the Second Cabinet Member Impeached. The First Was a Civil War Hero
Alejandro Mayorkas nearly became the second ever cabinet member impeached
A lot of it has to do with how it sounds. Tangerines, Mandarins, New Years History, Chinese New Year Desserts, Lychees, Friendly Letter, Bitter Orange, Year Of The Dragon, Mandarin Orange
What’s So Special About Mandarin Oranges During Lunar New Year?
A lot of it has to do with how it sounds.
Efforts to cut back on drinking in the 19th century reshaped social and political life in unexpected ways. Tequila, Vodka, Healthy Eating Tips, Healthy Nutrition, Healthy Foods To Eat, Mojito, Bouillon Detox, Photo Restaurant, Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
History Suggests the Impact of Not Drinking Can Reach Far Beyond 'Dry January'
Efforts to cut back on drinking in the 19th century reshaped social and political life in unexpected ways.
A team led by Deep Sea Vision used an underwater drone to scan more than 5,200 square miles of ocean floor. Valentina Tereshkova, Jane Addams, Margaret Sanger, Underground Railroad, Culture Club, Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, Amelie, Amelia Earhart Disappearance
An Exploration Team Believes They Found Amelia Earhart's Missing Plane. Here's Why
A team led by Deep Sea Vision used an underwater drone to scan more than 5,200 square miles of ocean floor.
Commentators have often accused Black activists of seeking to profit from the struggle for civil rights. Here's why the idea has such power. Civil Rights Leaders, Civil Rights Movement, Mahalia Jackson, Harry Belafonte, Party Tickets, Gospel Singer, National Mall, Marlon Brando
Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing New—And It's Always Been Problematic
Commentators have often accused Black activists of seeking to profit from the struggle for civil rights. Here's why the idea has such power.
Why the extra day in a leap year comes at the end of the second month. Roman Calendar, Calendar Date, Yearly Calendar, Leap Second, Roman Consul, Feast Of The Annunciation, Roman Kings, Solar Time, Leap Day
Who Decided February 29th Is Leap Day?
Why the extra day in a leap year comes at the end of the second month.
Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have completed a powerful trilogy depicting WWII history. But they've left a lot out. American Military History, American Soldiers, Nevada, National History Day, Uss America, Essay Contests, Fort Bragg, United States Military
The World War II Stories Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg Should Tackle After <em>Masters of the Ai...
Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have completed a powerful trilogy depicting WWII history. But they've left a lot out.
A new book 'Lovers in Auschwitz' is about two prisoners who manage to have a relationship while imprisoned in the death camp. Holocaust Remembrance Day, Hard Labor, Levittown, Separate Ways, Opera Singers, Inmates, Historian
The Book <i>Lovers In Auschwitz</i> Chronicles a Remarkable, Risky Romance
A new book 'Lovers in Auschwitz' is about two prisoners who manage to have a relationship while imprisoned in the death camp.