Because of its unique role in civic education, U.S. history receives more curricular attention than any other area of the social studies. But World History is the fastest-growing course title in the ...

As a historian working in professional military education, I find myself in the awkward position of warning strategists and students alike against drawing too many lessons from history. As quick ...

Technology we take for granted today was new not so long ago, and somebody had to name it. Though sometimes it’s hard to pin down exactly who deserves the credit — or blame — here’s a shot a some of ...

In the 1920s and ’30s, clerks at The Times collected stamps from overseas mail. The postage tells of a fluid world history. By David W. Dunlap In the In Times Past column, David W. Dunlap explores New ...

East Kentwood’s own award-winning history teacher is making sure all teachers have access to curriculum resources.

Since construction was completed in 1915, the Coos Bay railroad bridge has provided a vital link for local businesses shipping goods outside the area. Built by Willamette Pacific Railroad, which ...

World history classes have only a limited amount of time during the school year to cover millennia of important events. It makes sense, then, that some things aren’t taught in school. That can make ...