Historical and scholarly context for the January 6, 2021 insurrection.

From battles to expand the franchise to the mysteries of turnout, voting is one of the most important things to understand about U.S. politics.

More and more states are choosing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day.

Ten lessons from the past and steps we can take now to educate ourselves and our students about how to be a thoughtful consumer of information.

How can we help students understand George Floyd's death in the context of institutionalized racism?

Readings on the history of quarantine, contagious disease, viruses, infections, and epidemics offer important context for the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The history of racism and ethnic hate in America is long and deep. What are the cultural, economic, and political currents that led us here?