"U.S. imperialism is now being deployed at home. Look to Latin America for clues on what might come next and effective ...

In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Department of Education will enable students to learn American history ...

In honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Department of Education will enable students to learn American history through a new grant program.

How a public health crisis nearly derailed the American Revolution. George Washington confronted a smallpox epidemic with a belief in science—and a controversial plan.

Yes, the U.S. declared independence from the British Crown in 1776. But the kind of “king” these protesters seem to fear had ...

Jacqueline Jones teaches American history at the University of Texas at Austin. Her new book, Goddess of Anarchy: The Life and Times of Lucy Parsons, American Radical (Basic Books), will be published ...

xiii, 458 pages : 24 cm "Here is an account of a past rich in beauty and creativity, but also in tragedy and trauma. Historian Nell Irvin Painter blends a vivid narrative based on the latest research ...

Usually, when we say “American slavery” or the “American slave trade,” we mean the American colonies or, later, the United States. But as we discussed in Episode 2 of Slate’s History of ...

The colonial college -- Legacy of the revolution -- The college movement -- The religious life -- The collegiate way -- Reform and reaction -- The extracurriculum -- Academic balance of power -- ...

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Here is an index map of 20 major timber types in the United States as ...

With the 4th of July just around the corner, it may be a great opportunity to teach your child about the history and significance of the holiday through coloring pages. Since Independence Day marks ...