A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in July 2026, the nation must confront a stark reality: Americans are more polarized than they’ve been in decades. Among the key ...

Two new history books make a strong case for why learning about the past is critical to understanding the world today. First, History Matters is a posthumous collection of writings by American ...

AKRON, Ohio – Akron’s 200th anniversary commemoration this year includes events, celebrations and now a new book that revisits the city’s legacy. The Bicentennial Commission of the City of Akron ...

Rolex is back with another authorized history book—and this time, the spotlight is on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. That history includes 80 years’ worth of stunning new and original photography—plus ...

Nearly a century ago, the historian Carter G. Woodson started a movement to teach Black history in America’s schools. First called Negro History Week and now Black History Month, it has been an oasis ...