Jun 01 5 historical U.S. landmarks threatened by climate change By Tim McPhillips Losing our history to climate change means we also lose a chance at connection with “each other's heritage and accomplishments and stories.”… Continue reading
Mar 10 What happened when the 1918 flu pandemic met WWI By Dr. Howard Markel In 1918, working at an overcrowded Army base hospital, let alone finding yourself in one, was a nightmare. Continue reading
Feb 28 Analysis: Putin’s claim that war on Ukraine is to target Nazis is absurd. Here’s why By Jeffrey Veidlinger, The Conversation Russian President Vladimir Putin’s selective telling of the past exaggerates the legacy of Nazism in Ukraine while ignoring the state’s historic struggle for pluralism and democracy. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Congress holds moment of silence, discussion with historians on Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary By Associated Press Democratic leaders welcomed historians for a moderated discussion Thursday to mark of the first anniversary of the Capitol attack. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 6:13 A history of presidential attempts to return to office and what it means for 2024 By PBS NewsHour Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol and insurrection. A vigil is planned this year, and President Biden says he will address the nation. Former President Trump, whose supporters attacked the Capitol, is also… Continue watching
Dec 24 The misunderstood fruitcake has a magnificent shelf life — and history By Jeffrey Miller, The Conversation To the Romans, it was the original energy bar. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 6:05 ‘Buried past’ of America’s first Koreatown uncovered in California’s Riverside By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson A new exhibit in Southern California showcases an integral part of Korean-American history that was only uncovered a few years ago. Stephanie Sy shows us the decades-long path to discovering the nation’s first “Koreatown.” This report is part of our… Continue watching
Sep 17 Rare U.S. Constitution copy up for auction By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press A very special birth certificate will be auctioned off later this year. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 6:33 Library of Congress seeks diverse archivists and storytellers By Ivette Feliciano Founded in 1802, the U.S. Library of Congress is one of the world’s largest repositories of human knowledge. Now, a new initiative backed by a $15 million grant seeks to expand the National Archive to include diverse experiences. NewsHour Weekend’s… Continue watching
Feb 05 Watch 3:38 A historian’s Brief But Spectacular take on understanding the past to live a better future In recognition of Black History Month, this Brief But Spectacular comes from historian Daina Ramey Berry, who chairs the history department at the University of Texas at Austin. She is dedicated to rethinking the way we teach American history to… Continue watching