Most states teach history by subject. Texas will go chronologically, starting with ancient history and reaching World War II ...

James Ellroy tells us about his new book, 'Red Sheet,' and the real-life Hollywood fixer who inspired his characters. Plus, we pay a visit to Counterpoint Books & Records in Hollywood.

Texas public schools will require students to read Bible stories under a reading list approved by the state’s education board. The required reading list approved Friday by the Texas State ...

This Silicon Valley-backed venture is unraveling the mangled remains of scrolls ruined by the 79 C.E. eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Herculaneum and Pompeii ...

An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable ...

There has never been agreement over the meaning of America’s creation 250 years ago. Maybe there shouldn’t be.

After writing a sweeping and very newsy biography of Donald Trump four years ago, Maggie Haberman didn’t plan to take on ...

The Grant County Historical Society is hosting an event to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The History Hop will begin July ...

Nearly 80 years ago, Kiyoshi Tanimoto documented the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing during World War II. His manuscript ...

After a centuries-long struggle, scholars managed to read five feet of text, using machine-learning methods they hope can ...

A queer professor explains the chaotic creative process behind the creation of our modern-day community banners.

You’ve always loved history. Or maybe you’re just getting into it now, with the semiquincentennial coming up soon. You want ...