Are you prepared to put a primary source in context when teaching Black histories? I am asking this question because guidance on how teachers should respond to racially charged moments is an ...

In the study of history, almost nothing can provide the kind of context and authenticity of a primary source – an original, firsthand account of a moment or a period in time. Known as “the raw ...

The field of American history is in crisis. Earlier this month, the Department of Education released troubling data indicating that only 13% of eighth-graders met proficiency standards in history.

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative ...

Part One: Sumer and Egypt -- Part Two: Ancient Greece -- Part Three: Ancient Rome -- Part Four: Imperial China -- Part Five: Ancient India -- Part Six: Ancient Hebrews -- Part Seven: Early Middle Ages ...

Foreword: Climate change and the uses of history / by Paul S. Sutter -- Introduction: Making climate change history -- Part 1. The scientific "prehistory" of global warming. "General remarks on the ...