Most of us grew up with a version of American history that felt settled, even tidy. The founding myths were clear, the heroes ...

The Pulitzer-winning historian recommends a list of titles that informed each chapter of her new book, 'This Land Is Your ...

The teaching of history has become a flashpoint in the culture wars. But while the battle is fierce, it’s not new. An earlier round in the conflict in the 1920s — over the teaching of the American ...

Think you know American history? Maybe it’s time to reconsider. The story of the United States is far more complicated, painful, and fascinating than what most of us learned in school. Too often, the ...

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 ...

Dover Area school officials are set to vote on a new Advanced Placement U.S. History textbook. The book was recommended by the assistant superintendent and social studies department to align with ...