A History of Americans’ Willingness to Make a Woman President
Ninety-five percent of Americans say they're now willing to vote for a woman for president, but their true beliefs may be a bit less open than they say.
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A Look Back at the Droughts That Made Californians Take Droughts Seriously
"The loss of cattle was fearful. The plains were strewn with their carcasses."
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Greco-Roman History Devotee Who Believes Running for Office Should Be Easier
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The Allure of Hyperlocal History
We like knowing that there are fuller histories of the world, but Arcadia Publishing reminds us that micro-histories of our little squares can be just as powerful.
Was Nazi Germany Everyone’s Fault?
In a new essay collection, historian Richard J. Evans argues against the popular conception.
It’s Time to Get Rid of History, Biology, and Chemistry Classes
We should re-think the subject boundaries in high school education so that they align with important ideas and concepts that will give our children useful analytical lenses for viewing the world.
Fingers in the Attic
Coming to terms with our long history of collecting human remains as trophies and souvenirs—from public lynchings and grounds of war both past and present.
A Brief History of the Christmas Controversy
Can Christmas' pagan roots explain its increasing secularization today?
Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Isn’t Medieval—and Why That Matters
Fantasy worlds are never just fantasy. They appeal to us because they refract our own histories and speak to contemporary interests.
The Most Political Matches in World Cup History
A rumored death threat from Mussolini, what was ostensibly an on-field boxing match, and an egregious handball doubling as payback for the Falklands War.