A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

The history books seem to be full of men. Galileo, Frederick Douglass. Abraham Lincoln. Jesse Jackson, Franklin Roosevelt, the list goes on. So this month, put a few women on your radar by reading ...

A selection of books examines Iran's turbulent history, from American influence and the Islamic revolution to the recent ...

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on-air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. As Black History Month ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...

For weeks now, you’ve been remembering, studying various subjects and celebrating Black History Month. But just a reminder: ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

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“Crossing Borders, Expanding Boundaries” explores the World War II letters of a White officer in a segregated army company. “Out of the Tub” is a middle-school biography of Cincinnati’s William Howard ...

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