Black History Month began as merely a week back in 1926 thanks to the efforts of one man: Carter G. Woodson. A scholar and ...

Probably because of the looming shadow of standardized tests, the history most people learn in school is brain-numbingly boring. It’s all broad strokes and memorized dates, and none of the details ...

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Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, and today marks the start of it. This is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans throughout history and celebrate ...

When I was in school, history was one of my favorite subjects. I loved learning about entitled kings, the domestic lives of ancient civilizations, and how people used to smuggle books like they were ...

U.S. history is rich with tales and stories, which are not found in your text books, but can help you understand more about your nation, improve your history knowledge for upcoming SATs or make you a ...