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An American and Haitian soldier unload ammunition together from a supply truck in 1994.

25 Years After 'Operation Uphold Democracy,' Experts Say the Oft-Forgotten U.S. Military Intervention Still Shapes Life in Haiti

On Sept. 19, 1994, the U.S. military arrived in Haiti. The force numbered n...

On Sept. 19, 1994, the U.S. military arrived in Haiti. The force numbered nearly 25,000 military personnel from all services

Four models walking side by side on a sidewalk in 1987

Tights Are Now a Fall Fashion Staple—But They Were Once a Revolutionary Style Statement

History books credit Allen E. Gant with creating panty hose — or “Panti-leg...

History books credit Allen E. Gant with creating panty hose — or “Panti-legs” — in 1959

'Downton Abbey' extends its six-season narrative with a feature film set around a royal visit.

The Real History Behind the Downton Abbey Movie

How common was it for the King and Queen to visit private homes like Downto...

How common was it for the King and Queen to visit private homes like Downton Abbey?

U.S. Soldiers with Delta Company line up to take part in morning team development exercises Nov. 7, 2002 in Fort Benning, Ga. Over 24,000 soldiers every year go through U.S. Army basic training at Fort Benning.

What Ancient Rome and Greece Can Teach Us About the Modern American Military

American soldiering increasingly looks more like the Spartan “soldier-citiz...

American soldiering increasingly looks more like the Spartan “soldier-citizen” than the Athenian “citizen-soldier"

An Electrical pylon and wind turbines operate in Corralejo on May 8, 2019 in Fuerteventura, Spain.

How Understanding the History of the Earth's Climate Can Offer Hope Amid Crisis

In a fleeting moment of geological time, humanity has fundamentally changed...

In a fleeting moment of geological time, humanity has fundamentally changed the earth system, bringing life-changing consequences

Vivarais-Lignon, Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, in France in Feb. 2016.

What We Can Learn About Being Good From a Village That Saved Thousands During the Holocaust

Several years ago, I went off to research a remarkable community that has a...

Several years ago, I went off to research a remarkable community that has a history of sheltering vulnerable outsiders. I went looking for clues to how a community like that operates. I hoped I could...

An Underground Railroad historic marker on May 16, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio

The Forgotten History of the Native Americans Who Helped the Underground Railroad

There are at least two primary reasons for the absence of Native Americans ...

There are at least two primary reasons for the absence of Native Americans in the historiography of the Underground Railroad

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25 Years After 'Operation Uphold Democracy,' Experts Say the Oft-Forgotten U.S. Military Intervention Still Shapes Life in Haiti

Tights Are Now a Fall Fashion Staple—But They Were Once a Revolutionary Style Statement

The Real History Behind the Downton Abbey Movie

What Ancient Rome and Greece Can Teach Us About the Modern American Military

How Understanding the History of the Earth's Climate Can Offer Hope Amid Crisis

What We Can Learn About Being Good From a Village That Saved Thousands During the Holocaust

The Forgotten History of the Native Americans Who Helped the Underground Railroad

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