“I still find history full of wonders; I still find in the differences in past societies a way to take stock of the present—a source of sober realism, but also a source of hope."

Natalie Zemon Davis

Princeton Univ.

AHA Resources

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Perspectives on History

Perspectives on History is the newsmagazine of the American Historical Association and is the principal source for news and information about the discipline of history. Perspectives publishes articles and commentary on all aspects of the historical discipline, current events in historical context, and more.

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American Lesson Plan: Teaching US History in Secondary Schools

The AHA’s 2024 report shares findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. The report provides empirical evidence and rigorous analysis to inform current debates over how history is taught in our schools.

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History in Focus

History in Focus is a podcast by the American Historical Review. Go behind the scenes with the world's leading history journal as we explore the who, what, how, and why of doing history in the 21st century.

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Current Events in Historical Context

These compilations of AHA resources provide historical context to important current events.

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History Behind the Headlines

History Behind the Headlines is a webinar series featuring prominent historians discussing the history behind current events.

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Congressional Briefings

The AHA’s Congressional Briefings series seeks to provide Congressional staff members, journalists, and other members of the policy community with the historical context essential to understanding contemporary issues.