Wood’s interpretation of American history was both forward-looking and painstakingly committed to the truth. The greatest tragedy of Irish history is almost never addressed in the Irish arts. Two ...

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February is Black History Month. The annual observation is set aside to spotlight the contributions of Black Americans and increase awareness around the heritage, culture and sacrifices that helped ...

“It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the barefooted friars were singing vespers in the Temple of Jupiter, that the idea of writing the ...

In 1994, a Missouri high school teacher named Rodney Wilson – the first out public school teacher in the state – wanted to give students better access to LGBTQ history as well as more role models with ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the commemoration of Black heritage and resilience that happens every February in the United States. But what is it, exactly, and how did ...

My father is a professional historian who specializes in the Founding Fathers, especially George Washington. I recall a conversation I had with him, perhaps when I was an undergraduate, when I asked ...

Do you know when women first won the right to vote? How about when they started holding powerful positions in the government? These aren’t just dates on a calendar—they’re moments in women’s history ...

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and ...