Historians and the Public
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Norms, Facts, and the Law
From the Executive Director
James Grossman | Sep 9, 2020
During a season of abnormal political spectacle, historians should hold fast to our commitment to the integrity of the historical record. -
AHA Member Spotlight: Eric Garcia McKinley
Perspectives Daily
Matthew Keough | Jun 4, 2020
Eric Garcia McKinley is a consultant for media organizations and media funders at The Impact Architects. He lives in Rochester,... -
Jargon in History Writing Shuts Out the Public
From the President
John R. McNeill | May 20, 2019
Our society needs real history more than ever. We need to invite the curious, in true democratic fashion. -
Talk to Historians
From the Executive Director
James Grossman | Mar 7, 2019
You can bewail decline from the sidelines. But it’s best to get informed.
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Why I Am a Historian
Lillian Guerra | Jul 2, 2018
Confronting ignorance and racism pushed me into my career. -
“Our Biggest Mistake Is That We Trusted You Too Much”
Jeffrey A. Engel | May 10, 2018
Jeffrey Engel, founding director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, explains how Russian President Vladimir Putin... -
An Embarrassment of Witches
Mary Beth Norton | May 1, 2018
WITCH HUNT!”That’s how President Donald Trump’s tweets tend to refer to the investigation led by Rob... -
Community Values
Jenny Barker-Devine | May 1, 2018
Civic engagement isn't only for the tenured or the daring. -
Experiments in Writing History
Elizabeth Elliott | Apr 26, 2018
Laura Kamoie still receives periodic royalty statements for a book she published over a decade ago—a...
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