Today in sports history, October 17
Today in sports <b>history</b>, October 17
America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists
There is no recounting of the U.S. story where its very existence as a nation isn't intertwined with its military <b>history</b>, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order.
How the Supreme Court Locks Away Its Own History
After Justice Scalia died, the justices held private negotiations about locking away their papers. We may not see the ultimate record of the Roberts court for decades.
Why is History Important?
For some, <b>history</b> is just that: Something to be learned in a classroom — a collection of names and stories in thick textbooks. But there are many reasons <b>history</b> is important well beyond a midterm exam in high school. Dr. Robert Denning Everyone can ...
Facing America's History of Racism Requires Facing the Origins of 'Race' as a Concept
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True Stories Behind 23 of the Most Iconic Photos in American History
In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family's store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic self-portrait. What's astounding is how long it took ...
A history of America's Constitution
For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was intended to be amended. But you have to go back more than 50 ...
2023 was a year of big anniversaries
A lot of big news happened in 2023, but it was also a year to remember things that happened in other years. That's right — we're diving into <b>history</b> with a year-end roundup of anniversaries. It was 50 years ago that hip-hop began at a Bronx party.
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz
Marina Wang writes about science and <b>history</b> from Victoria, British Columbia. A New Kind of Game in Pennsylvania: A legal loophole kept "skill games" from being considered gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to save them from a court ruling.
20 Moments That Changed Women's History Forever
Explore the milestones and moments that shaped women's <b>history</b> and continue to inspire today The future is female, thanks to these milestones in women's <b>history</b> Do you know when women first won the right to vote? How about when they started holding ...
The ancient Beaufort live oak that witnessed history finally succumbs to old age
Its health problems began in July when half of it crashed to the ground. It suffered a final blow Sunday. What comes next?
The People Who Decide What Becomes History
"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 decline and fall of the city first started to my mind."
The Best History Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
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Black History Is American History
Harvard economist Roland Fryer looks at whether culture is a cause or consequence of inequality. Image: Free to Choose Network Photo: Free to Choose Network Each February, Americans observe Black <b>History</b> Month. The original intention was to honor ...
15 Black History Month Facts You May Not Know
February is Black <b>History</b> 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 shape <b>history</b>. What began as a week-long event more than a ...
Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black <b>History</b> Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's <b>history</b>.
What Can You Do With a History Degree?
If it is true that <b>history</b> repeats itself, then a knowledge of <b>history</b> can help you understand the world as it is today and predict changes in the world before they occur. For this reason, those who study <b>history</b> often say their degrees not only allow them ...
Celebrating LGBTQ History Month: How it started and why it matters
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 <b>history</b> as well as more role models with whom they could identify. He established a planning ...