“The American Revolution” is the opposite: enduring, not ephemeral. And it accomplishes what Gerbner urges: “To move past a ...

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Every November, communities across the United States observe National Native American Heritage Month — a time to reflect, ...

Between history and legend lies the enigma of Chanakya, a man who may have shaped India’s destiny, or never existed at all.

What began as a question of autonomy and heritage evolved into full-scale war. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict reveals how fragile borders and forgotten history can still define nations—and how the past ...

If you've noticed that McDonald's french fries don't quite taste the same as they used to, that's because there's a real ...

Abdülhamid II’s Tribal School was a strategic soft-power bet that knit far-flung peoples together and paved the groundwork ...

John Jacob Raskob was the force behind the most recognizable skyscraper in the world. He also liked the desert.

Explore the surprising connection between colonial violence and modern food, from pumpkin spice lattes to Indian street food, ...

In Slavery in the British Empire and its Legacy in the Modern World (Monthly Review Press, 2025), Steve Cushion lays bare the ...

Throughout history, religious events have sparked social, political, and cultural shifts that continue to shape our world.

When we think about the richest person in history, names like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg or Bernard Arnault often ...