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… small, astonishing fact at the beginning of his splendid history of philanthropy and it serves as a double reminder: … and second, we don't have a comprehensive sense of its history. Until now. Philanthropy in America stands as the … the creation of the nation. Elihu Yale made a donation of books, and in return a small denominational college in New …

… The first recorded interracial marriage in American history was the celebrated marriage of the daughter of a … instead the blatant rape of black women by white men. This history’s effect on African Americans’ views of interracial … Nor can interracial marriage’s role in politics and legal history be exaggerated. As part of the justification for the …

… the National Security Agency (NSA). Ohio State University History Department’s very own David Hadley covered the history of the NSA in December within, "America’s "Big … environment. Let us know what you think of our inaugural “History Talk” podcast! ( Image Source ) …

… what became the largest episode of civil unrest in American history. For many across the country who watched television … American teenager. Karlin’s leniency combined with the history of police shootings and brutality—most notably the … Black Lives in American History …

… producer of green and renewable energy. In this episode of History Talk , hosts Jessica Blissit and Brenna Miller talk … the problems facing China today, the short and long-term history of China’s relationship to the environment, and what … Brenna Miller  Welcome to History Talk , the podcast that brings together a panel of …

… and official secrets laws can stop the distribution of books, periodicals, and radio and television broadcasts. Yet … of one of the most hated pieces of legislation in our history, we should remember Jefferson's words each time we … Jr. a historian in Washington, D.C., was co-founder of the History News Service. He is most recently the editor of A …

… segregation in the military.  African Americans have a long history of military service . Black men served in colonial … it marked a significant turning point in American military history. In ensuing decades, the military became an … Black Lives in American History …

… is certainly no shortage of options for those who love history. Here are ten books to put on your summer reading list. All of them relate to European history, my area of specialty. I have selected these amazing …

… partisans managed to block a dramatic presentation of history that they did not like. These actions serve the … they claim to be advocates of “accurate” and “balanced” history. Ed Gillespie, chairman of the Republican National … the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, has published books on popular culture and politics, and is a writer for …

… that make modern life possible. On this episode of History Talk, panelists Steven Conn , Bernadette Hanlon , and Clay Howard discuss the history of public investment in American infrastructure, how … infrastructure is holding up today. ( Image Source )   A History Talk Short : (00:04:50) Download MP3 Download MP4 …

… any kind of lasting illumination the focus must be on the history routinely ignored or played down or unknown."   — … Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective connects history with today. Every month since 2007, we’ve provided … that matter to the United States and to the world. The history departments of Ohio State University and Miami …

… suspiciously, The Nature of Childhood: An Environmental History of Growing Up in America since 1865 proved a timely, … historian Pamela Riney-Kehrberg presents an important history of childhood, as well as a significant work for … situated parents and children more squarely in American history. For the activist, a more nuanced discussion of …

… of higher education. In this essay, we explain the history of these four financial developments that ultimately … created multimillionaires for the first time in American history. Upon retiring, many of these industrialists … debt to pay for ancillary expenses—room, board, clothing, books, technology, travel, recreation, entertainment, and so …

… government and the foe of the citizen. In his comprehensive history of the role of alcohol in Russian economics, … demonstrate that the extent of vodka’s influence across the history of the empire has been utterly tragic. Drunken … demography, that emerges as a constant throughout Russian history. Indeed, Schrad has tackled this subject – a …

… territory of Ukraine, walking through a specious reading of history beginning with the medieval period and moving … world was uninterested in Putin’s article and his view of history. However, while it may not be a scintillating read, … rationale for the war, and thus we need to understand the history he is talking about in order to correct Putin’s …

… sides in the great American gun debate have claimed to have history on their side, each has presented a version of the … of gun rights rhetoric and activism. Understanding the history of this tangled relationship, one of American history’s more bizarre examples of ideological …

… Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861-1883: The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina, Volume 2 … Stephen R. Wise, Bridging the Sea Islands, 1893-2006: The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina, Volume 3 … Black Lives in American History …

… Alongside these immediate reasons, there is also a longer history that helps explain why India was so vulnerable to … and to the tragic collapse of its healthcare system. That history, stretching back to the nineteenth century, reveals … care for those who are ill. But understanding this longer history is essential to tackle the deeper roots of crisis …

… Welcome aboard the train, British History ! In preparation for our adventure through the … prepared for each passenger, Tim Bryars and Tom Harper’s A History of the Twentieth Century in 100 Maps . This … the turbulent terrain of twentieth century British history, as long readers understand that maps can only …

… end of Reconstruction in most standard accounts of American history because it was the year federal troops stopped … represent or the state governments. This tension has a long history.  The argument expressed in  Federalist 62 , … Intellectual History …

… was not the root cause of the bloodiest conflict in our history.   And Masoff has company in this deception. Last … Gov. Robert F. McDonnell declared April to be Confederate History Month in Virginia. The governor's initial … If McDonnell hopes that American students will study the history of the Confederacy, educators at all levels should …