History

Though American politics may seem more divided than ever, it's important to note the changes still taking place.

In D.C.'s Museum of the Bible, there's an artifact that might change the way you think about slavery and Christianity. It's called the Slave Bible.

Scans of ancient places like Palmyra could help archaeologists study and reconstruct damaged cultural heritage sites. But who should own the scans?

The 19th-century socialist calculation debate has surprising relevance today.

How can European nations repay the costs of colonialism?

In 1941, a damaged Japanese fighter plane landed on Ni'ihau after the Pearl Harbor attack. What happened next sparked lingering questions about the relationship between national and ethnic identity.

A new documentary argues that General Patton's leadership should be a model for today, requiring a reassessment of the controversial general's legacy.

Part of Post-World War II policy in Germany was to ban Nazi propaganda and symbols from being displayed. This includes propaganda from the Nazi...

Seventy years later, the Hiroshima bombing's legacy requires a reexamination.

As with all history, the Indiana Quakers' opposition to slavery before the Civil War was anything but clear-cut.