A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

As costs are rising and wallets are hurting, these books explore the promises and pitfalls of the U.S. economy.

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

Each February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have shaped the nation. If you're struggling with the best way to educate children about Black history, this ...

The New English Canaan by Thomas Morton criticized the Puritan government in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz The American Library Association reports that 2022 saw more ...

The New-York Historical Society award goes to Beverly Gage, whose “G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century” puts a notorious character in context. By Jennifer Schuessler Beverly ...

As an affiliate partner, Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. Attention, book nerds, history buffs and leadership wonks: It's March Madness for the best books on military history. And no one ...

In one of the earlier chapters of historian Walter A. McDougall’s recently compiled volume The Gems of American History: A Lecturer’s Art, we are treated to a pregnant aside. McDougall describes a ...

This summer, UNC Press is set to release six major titles in African American history and urban studies in their Spring/Summer 2025 Catalog. These books aim to bring new perspectives to pivotal ...