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The History of International Adoption

By Arissa H. Oh / Made by History

How Iran-Contra Impacts Politics Today

By Alan McPherson / Made by History

How Reagan's USAID Reforms Compared to Trump's

By Christian Ruth / Made by History

Papal Conclaves Have Drawn the Attention of Spies

By Yvonnick Denoël / Made by History
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The Historic Dangers of Slashing Medicaid Funding

Medicaid has always been fiercely contested political terrain, and past cuts have had disastrous human costs.

By Ben Zdencanovic / Made by History

Who Could Be the Next Pope?

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

By Aryn Baker

2025 Met Gala Spotlights Black Men's Fashion

Both the Costume Institute exhibit and the Met Gala dress code arouse historical conversations about the optics of Black masculinity.

By Camille Davis / Made by History

The Most Shocking Moments in Netflix's Vietnam War Doc

Over five episodes, the docu-series examines horrifying moments in the Vietnam War and how its consequences are still felt today

By Olivia B. Waxman

How We Oversimplified the History of Vietnam

Popular memory of the war in both the U.S. and Vietnam tends to cast the fall of Saigon as inevitable. But this oversimplifies the history.

By Andrew Bellisari / Made by History

The History Behind the 2025 Met Gala Theme

The 2025 Met Gala theme honors Black Dandyism. Here's what to know about the history behind the style

By Olivia B. Waxman

How TIME Has Covered the 50 Years Since the Vietnam War

Here’s a look back at some of the most important covers and stories over the last half century since the end of the war.

By Miranda Jeyaretnam

How We Remember the Vietnam War

Veterans' stories remind us of the prolonged impact the Vietnam War has had on U.S. political culture.

By Emilie Raymond / Made by History

Why Raw Milk Regulation is Necessary

In the 19th century, tens of thousands of babies died every year of gastroenteritis, due in part, to an unregulated milk industry.

By Carla Cevasco / Made by History

The 19th Century Thinker Who Touted Tariffs

Trump is not alone in his support for tariffs. Henry Carey also believed tariffs could help American workers. Unfortunately, they didn't.

By Christopher W. Calvo / Made by History

The History of Protesting French Farmers

Farmers in France have long contended not only with trade policies, but with their own leaders pushing productivity over sustainability.

By Michael Overstreet / Made by History

Food for Peace and the Benefits of Foreign Aid

The history of Food for Peace exemplifies the value of internationalism and humanitarian endeavors in the making of American foreign policy.

By Thomas J. Knock / Made by History

Expect the Unexpected From the Papal Conclave

Since the Catholic Church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.

By Christopher M. Bellitto / Made by History

Remembering Pope Francis’ Most Viral Moments

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, knew how to preach in the social media era.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Pope Francis Dies at 88

The reform-minded Roman Catholic leader guided the church through an era of crisis.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Why Is Easter Always On A Sunday?

The history behind why Easter falls on a Sunday

By Rebecca Schneid
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