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A Troubling Truth About the 1942 Rose Bowl

By Tracie Canada / Made by History

Black Traditions for New Year's Eve

By Nyya Toussaint / Made by History

How the Media Shaped—and Distorted—Jimmy Carter’s Image

By Amber Roessner / Made by History

We Need Jimmy Carter’s Health Care Plan

By Guian McKee / Made by History
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Freeing the Hostages Wouldn't Have Gotten Jimmy Carter Re-Elected

Historical cables from the British Ambassador suggest that Jimmy Carter’s problems ran far deeper than the hostage crisis.

By Russell L. Riley / Made by History

Jimmy Carter Was Really a Conservative

Common conceptions of Carter's presidency are all wrong because they don’t acknowledge a crucial reality: he was a conservative.

By Paul Matzko / Made by History

Jimmy Carter's Foreign Policy Record

Dealing with the Middle East produced one of Jimmy Carter’s finest moments as President, but also one of his lowest points.

By Benjamin V. Allison / Made by History

Remembering Jimmy Carter's Civil Rights Contributions

'By showing that a nonracist Southerner could win a major party nomination, Carter gave new pride to his region'

By Lily Rothman

What to Know About Junkanoo

For centuries, the celebration has been a unique display of Black culture and resilience.

By Sasha C. Wells / Made by History

What 'A Complete Unknown' Is Missing

The Bob Dylan film forefronts a conflict between acoustic and electric music, while ignoring how the Vietnam War divided folk musicians.

By Nina Silber / Made by History

How Often Does Hanukkah Start on Christmas?

In 2024, Hanukkah starts on Christmas, which only happens an average of five times per century.

By Solcyré Burga

The Path of the Poinsettia

This plant with roots in Mexico and Central America is now a global product and holiday symbol.

By Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History

What 'Gladiator II' Says About U.S. Politics

The sequel tracks a shift in the politics of the Roman empire—one with echoes in this moment.

By Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History

The Story Behind Netflix's The Six Triple Eight

The film tells the story of the largest unit of Black women to serve overseas during WWII

By Olivia B. Waxman

A Beginner’s Guide to Kwanzaa

The nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community spans the seven days from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER / AP

The Power of a False Christmas Myth

White Southern myths about slavery, including a story about enslavers' Christmas benevolence, have helped prop up racism.

By Robert E. May / Made by History

What to Know about Y2K, Before 'Y2K'

The Year 2000 computer problem continues to nag at us 25 years later.

By Zachary Loeb / Made by History

Syria Needs to Overcome Its History

For 54 years, Hafez and Bashar al-Assad cultivated ethnic and religious divides that threaten Syria's future even after their dynasty's fall.

By Sefa Secen / Made by History

The Shift in Both Parties' Bases

Basic political geography means Democrats might need to ask themselves a broader question as they look to rebound.

By Stephanie Ternullo / Made by History

Close Elections Signal a New Gilded Age

Close Elections Signal a New Gilded Age

By Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History
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