Today in sports history, September 20
Today in sports <b>history</b>, September 20
History, pollinated: North House Museum gardens support biodiversity and legacy
These plots contain native and imported plants that harken back to yesteryear, offering education on agriculture.
American History and American Amnesia
Most American interpretations of our <b>history</b> have been triumphal. From the use of atomic weapons against Japan in 1945 to the justifications for war with Iran in 2026, politicians and pundits have largely accepted the triumphal nature of the use of force and denied the criticism that accompanied these actions.
Facing America's History of Racism Requires Facing the Origins of 'Race' as a Concept
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
As Black History Month Turns 100, a Look Back at How It Began
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black <b>History</b> Month, the commemoration of Black heritage and resilience that happens every February in the United States. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin? In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning ...
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.
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."
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 ...
September 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
It is estimated that over the next five years or so a significant amount of fissionable material could be taken from the dismantled weapons and used to fuel nuclear power plants, thereby helping to relieve the threatened long-term shortfall in nuclear fuel supply.
Insurrections in American History: 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries
For a Google doc of this lesson, click here. (Note: You will need to make a copy of the Google doc to edit it.) This lesson looks at four insurrections that have taken place in U.S. <b>history</b>, which may help your students understand some of the historical ...
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 ...
What Is Big History and Why Does It Matter?
My father is a professional historian who specializes in the Founding Fathers, especially George Washington. I recall a conversation I had with him, perhaps when I was an undergraduate, when I asked him about when "<b>history</b>" starts. He told me that the ...
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>.
The History of "History Is Written by the Victors"
Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver's Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, "<b>History</b> is written by the victors." The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) attributes the quote to Winston Churchill, but Jones ...
Online Master's Degree in History
An online master's degree in <b>history</b> provides further study of historical topics, with opportunities to focus on areas such as American or global <b>history</b>, as well as public <b>history</b>. Those interested in working in museums, archives and publishing may find ...
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 ...
The Missouri River is revealing more than a century of Great Falls history
But the <b>history</b> goes back even further than 1908 — or even 1884. The Missouri River's naturally shallow crossings made it a gathering point for Plains Indian tribes long before European settlement. Those shallow spots are now visible for the first time in generations.
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 ...