Wood’s interpretation of American history was both forward-looking and painstakingly committed to the truth. The greatest tragedy of Irish history is almost never addressed in the Irish arts. Two ...

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Times consulted scholars across the country to identify historical figures ...

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In 1939, more than 120 years after the first photograph ever was taken, Robert Cornelius set up a camera in the back of his family’s store and took what is believed to be the very first photographic ...

Most states teach history by subject. Texas will go chronologically, starting with ancient history and reaching World War II ...

In 1994, a Missouri high school teacher named Rodney Wilson – the first out public school teacher in the state – wanted to give students better access to LGBTQ history as well as more role models with ...