We’ve all heard the legends of what people throughout history did, or should we say, supposedly did. After all, we weren’t ...

History has always been written by someone — and that someone had an agenda. Whether it was a loyal biographer burnishing a leader’s image, a government manufacturing a national hero, or centuries of ...

Writing biographies of bad people is challenging, said Harvard historian Fredrik Logevall. “Somehow monsters must be made to be human and complex if we are to understand why they behaved as they did.” ...

When we study the monumental legacies of world leaders, revolutionary scientists, and iconic artists, we naturally rely on the collective anecdotes passed down through textbooks and pop culture. We ...

Looking for a quick Black history lesson? Here’s a round-up of important Black historical figures you need to know about. Whether you’re wanting to brush up on your Black history or are a full-on ...

Fame has always had an expiration date, even long before radio, television, or social media made it easier to disappear from public memory. Some people once filled theaters, dominated newspaper ...

Novelized accounts of historical figures’ lives are hugely popular. But do we really want to draw back the curtain on history and find people talking and acting the way we do? By Megan Marshall Megan ...