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Directed by NATO, the mutual defense pact remains in effect. Read More

"Before charging headlong into this icy island again, the U.S. would be remiss not to learn from past failures," argues an environmental... Read More

AQ’s editor-in-chief dives into the archive of U.S.-Latin America relations, and emerges with four takeaways. Read More

Captain Charles T. Boyd knew his orders. General John J. Pershing had told him to avoid a fight. But on June 21, 1916, outside Carrizal,... Read More

As this article goes to press, security officials in Iran are carefully weighing their options on how to dole out violence to preserve an... Read More

The United States is home to many Chinatowns, and New York City’s Manhattan neighborhood is especially notable for its vibrant cultural... Read More

Chief curator of philately at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum Daniel Piazza talks about the significance of the first stamps issued by... Read More

The American capitalists behind Soviet industry Read More

Henry VIII’s break with Rome was a watershed moment for England and for Christendom. Did the papacy have itself to blame? Read More

The expansion of one of the Mediterranean’s strongest powers wasn’t only driven by conquest, but also infrastructure. By borrowing... Read More

From 985 until sometime in the 1400s, Greenland was the farthest, most isolated outpost of medieval Scandinavian society. For nearly 500... Read More

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time Read More

Ancient evidence tells us these people held positions of power because of their gender ambiguity, not despite it. Read More

No U.S. president has ever won all 50 states. Learn which leaders came closest, why it happened historically, and why it is unlikely today. Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More

What does history tell us about U.S. actions in Venezuela? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Stephen Kinzer, author of the book, "Overthrow:... Read More

Explore the 250th anniversary of Common Sense with historian Nora Slonimsky. Discover how Thomas Paine’s words sparked revolution. Read More

The modern kitchen was created by an Austrian architect in 1926 Read More

Ramtin talks with filmmaker Ken Burns about the revolution that made the U.S., and the surprising lessons he thinks it holds for us... Read More

Compelling new reads for every history buff. Read More

As you look around the world, you’ll see that elements of the past are coming up that people aren’t taught in school, for fear of... Read More

Aaron Cooley's short-lived drama The First Lady, starring Dakota Fanning, Viola Davis, and Gillian Anderson, tackles a key part of American... Read More

These books attempt to answer the question: 'What happened?' Read More

In this coming year, as we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we should all be encouraged that the classical... Read More

A new CFR survey of historians examines which decisions have left the greatest legacies, for better or worse. Read More

Letters: Raza Griffiths says the US should give up its act as the world’s policeman; plus letters from Bryn Hughes and Maged Karim Read More

Multiple things can be true at once. The Iranian people are engaged in a legitimate popular struggle against an entrenched political elite... Read More

Ben Gross is trying to hunt down remaining lost letters he wrote back home from the Korean War more than 70 years ago. Read More

Despite lacks of modern features and firepower, the 37mm cannon still served throughout the World War II. Read More

100 years since the death of 16-year-old Calvin Coolidge Jr. Read More

While the Spanish government understandably does not want to celebrate the reign of dictator Francisco Franco, recent actions taken to erase... Read More

It's a symbol of American freedom, the iconic Route 66. See the tail behind this famous trail that's 100 years in the making. Read More

Depictions of the eccentricities of Roman leaders were (and remain) interesting. But such leaders were often also dangerous, unpredictable... Read More

The true date of the eruption has long eluded—and vexed—historians of the deadly disaster. Here’s what the archaeological... Read More

These photos convinced people fairies were real. Read More

Joseph Weizenbaum realized that programs like his Eliza chatbot could “induce powerful delusional thinking in quite normal people” Read More

Her murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century, but, 50 years after her death, she remains an enigma. A BBC profile... Read More

 Dear Friend, Mark your calendar for February 11, 2026, and purchase your tickets for our third annual Samizdat Prize Gala at The... Read More

The highs and the lows on the way to modern America. Read More