Considering History: The Troubling Story of Scalp Bounties
A powerful new film models how museums can engage our hardest histories.
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Considering History: A Statue in Prague, Four Presidents, and the Meaning of American Democracy
The histories of the U.S. and Czechia are linked by multiple presidents of both countries.
Considering History: The Boston Celtics and the City’s History of Race and Sports
Across its more than 75 years of history, the Celtics have exemplified some of the best and the worst of professional sports in Boston and America, particularly in the context of race and racism.
The Gay Deceivers Was an Early Landmark for Queer Cinema
This 1969 film offers a compelling context for queer cinema and culture prior to the 1970s.
Paul Cuffe’s Revolutionary American Life and Legacy
Paul Cuffe was the first Black American to formally meet with a sitting president at the White House, but his contributions to American society reverberate far beyond this brief encounter.
Considering History: College Campuses, Protests, and the Best and Worst of America
Looking to the past reminds us that our campuses have always been intertwined with issues of protest and free speech.
Considering History: Lessons We Can Learn from the Quiz Show Scandals
The late 1950s quiz show scandals have much to tell us about truth, trust, and American history in the mid-20th century.
Considering History: “You Got to Go There to Know There” — Creating Empathy for Our Hardest Histories
A powerful exhibit of the civil rights movement’s lunch counter sit-ins is an opportunity to truly connect with and understand what our fellow Americans have experienced.
Considering History: A Women’s History Month Tribute to 5 Groundbreaking Black Chefs
Ben Railton celebrates five Black women chefs who have significantly influenced not just food but all of our culture.
Considering History: National Parks Help Us Grapple with Our Hardest Histories
This month, Amache National Historic Site near Granada, Colorado, has officially joined the ranks of America’s national parks. Ben Railton suggests some other national historical parks that commemorate the displacement of American communities.
Considering History: A Black History Month Syllabus of Satire
African American artists have long used satire to call out and challenge frustrating elements of their society.
Considering History: America’s Forgotten Women Writers: Carolyn Wells
Many of America’s most prolific and successful authors were women who have been almost entirely lost to our 21st century collective memories.
Considering History: The Battle Between Exclusion and Inclusion 100 Years Ago
The 100th anniversary of the exclusionary Immigration Act of 1924 offers an opportunity to remember two other 1924 moments that modeled a more inclusive vision of America.
Considering History: How Santa Claus and America Evolved Together Across the 19th Century
While Santa Claus did not originate in the U.S., his story was enriched across the writings and illustrations of these 19th century Americans.
Considering History: The History of a Hemispheric Vision of the U.S.
The Monroe Doctrine, Édouard Glissant, Henry Clay, and the Organization of American States have all shaped the United States’ relationship with the rest of the Western Hemisphere.
Considering History: Six Inspiring Figures from American History to Be Thankful For
Even amidst one of the most divided and destructive moments in American history, President Abraham Lincoln argued for the value of giving thanks. Here are six inspiring figures from our history who remind us of the best of our community and ideals.