Current Events that Relate to History

Lucy Worsley’s PBS series highlights the emotional fallout of the conflict, with a focus on the British perspective.

Charting a new path after the Chavez revelations.

The 1960s saw a stampede of lefty folk musicians, but none as politically engaged as Phil Ochs.

How the president turns everything into idol worship.

A young consultant’s rise reveals the firm's power and influence, and the growing tension between ethics, profit, and global impact.

From the politics of access and funding to the craft of teaching, debates about education have always boiled down to one fundamental question: What – and who – are public schools for?