Tag: History

Esterházy Palace in Hungary (Getty Images)

The next great European novelist, or not

Will Collins · June 21, 2026 5:15 am

A detailed view of the special commemorative 250th anniversary American Flag flying during the spring training baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 12, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 4-3.

Patriotism and Unity

The most radical idea in American history wasn’t democracy

Richard T. Herman · June 20, 2026 8:00 am

Wax figures of presidents

Not following the example of President James Polk

Michael Barone · June 17, 2026 4:10 pm

William Franklyn-Miller in 'Young Washington.' Courtesy of Angel

At last, a George Washington movie

Richard Lim · June 17, 2026 11:00 am

An American flag at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Comparing 1998 and today: Americans still embrace core founding principles despite differences, new survey finds

Britta Miller · June 16, 2026 11:59 am

Pawtucket Rangers Militia reenactors assemble in an Evacuation Day ceremony marking the 1776 departure of British troops from the city.

America 250 announces US artifacts to be included in time capsule

Molly Parks · June 15, 2026 3:47 pm

South Korea’s Starbucks to close for staff history lesson after ‘Tank Day’ reusable cup campaign

Claire Carter · June 15, 2026 3:43 pm

Greek history Sparta Athens

Go tell the Spartans: Two books on the conflicts that embroiled the Greek world

Varad Mehta · June 14, 2026 5:45 am

Maggie O'Farrell in Windsor, England. (David Levenson/Getty Images)

Maggie O’Farrell’s land before time

Diane Scharper · June 14, 2026 5:00 am

President Ulysses S. Grant and Emperor Pedro II of Brazil switch on the Corliss Centennial Engine during the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. (Phas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

America, as it was at 100

Michael Taube · June 13, 2026 5:45 am

Surrounded by crowds, President Woodrow Wilson throws out the first ball at a baseball game in Washington in this 1916 photo. (AP Photo)

The year that broke the Constitution

Jay Rogers · June 12, 2026 11:00 am

children reading beach summer mental health

The stories we should tell our children

Bethany Mandel · June 12, 2026 7:45 am