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History Explains the Racial Wealth Gap

By Calvin Schermerhorn / Made by History

The Legacy of Meriwether Lewis' Death

By Jamie M. Bolker / Made by History

Remember Ryan White on World AIDS Day

By Paul Renfro / Made by History

How the Holocaust Shaped Kissinger

By Olivia B. Waxman
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Biden's Unprecedented Support for Israel

President Biden is proving himself, by some measures, the most pro-Israel president in American history.

By Doug Rossinow / Made by History

Behind America’s Black Doctor Shortage

Decisions about medical training and licensing in the 19th and early 20th century are still having an impact today.

By Margaret Vigil-Fowler / Made by History

Medieval Advice for Living Forever

Avoid sneezing and sex—and maybe check out the healing properties of young blood.

By Katherine Harvey / Made by History

The Culture Politics Behind JFK Fascination

Key to understanding JFK's enduring impact is his cultural agenda.

By Camille Davis / Made by History

Fact-Checking the New 'Napoleon' Movie

A Napoleon scholar breaks down where Ridley Scott's new movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix, hews close to history, and where it takes creative license.

By Olivia B. Waxman

JFK Assassination: What We Don't Know

Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, unanswered questions continue to fuel conspiracy theories.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Immigrant Surveillance Remade Policing

Modern American policing is rooted in approaches adopted a century ago.

By Matthew Guariglia / Made by History

8 Moments More Important Than First Thanksgiving

These moments in history hold more significance to Native Americans than the 'First Thanksgiving.'

By Olivia B. Waxman

How a TV Show Changed the Cold War

The story of how an ABC film in 1983 changed President Reagan's mind about the threat of nuclear annihilation.

By David Craig

The Real Legacy of John F. Kennedy

While his assassination continues to be a topic of fascination, Americans should focus more on his push for civil rights.

By Sharron Wilkins Conrad and Ellen Fitzpatrick / Made by History

Rosalynn Carter, Transformative First Lady and Mental Health Advocate, Dies

Carter is famously considered one of the most involved First Ladies in history

By Rachel E. Greenspan and Kathy Ehrich Dowd

Jimmy Carter and the Israel-Hamas War

The Biden Administration is confronting a world that looks a lot like the 1970s.

By Benjamin V. Allison / Made by History

The History of Government Shutdowns

Government shutdowns only became possible in 1980, when the Attorney General offered a new interpretation of an 1870 law.

By M.A. Davis / Made by History

The Crown Season 6: Diana's Landmines Work

Season six of 'The Crown' focuses on Princess Diana's work in raising awareness about the issue of landmines.

By Olivia B. Waxman

The Insurrection Clause and Trump

Debates about handling Confederates reveal that the 14th Amendment bars unrepentant insurrectionists from office.

By Elizabeth R. Varon / Made by History

The Christian Roots of American Equality

"'All men are created equal' coexisted comfortably with the understanding that not all were meant to be treated equally in life," writes Darrin McMahon.

By Darrin M. McMahon
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