Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carter G. Woodson (1) is considered the Father of Black History. One of his primary purposes for creating Black History was to ...

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” -George Santayana In today’s 24/7 media cycle, minor news stories can run for a week and important ones disappear in a flash. On cable ...

The chronicle of historical events teaches us—bit by bit by bit—about civilization, human nature, and its consequences. Imagine two men after a centuries-long journey in time: One was asleep all the ...

Winston Churchill, the towering British statesman who served as prime minister during World War II, was once asked by an American student how to become a successful leader. Churchill’s advice: “Study ...

It is often said that those who do not study history will be doomed to repeat it. Whatever afterlife David McCullough finds himself in, it will not involve repeating history. The Pittsburgh native and ...

With a history minor, you’ll gain essential skills that can be applied to almost any career. By adding a minor in history, you’ll explore the past and pursue your interests while gaining skills in ...

A history BS that prepares you not only to become a historian, but also to succeed in fields as diverse as business, education, government, journalism, law, and public service. Four Thematic ...

With a history major, you’ll learn about the past while actively engaging in current issues. Become who you’re meant to be. While earning a B.A. in History, you’ll gain a broad knowledge of human ...

Introduction to the histories of art and the practice of art history. You will encounter a range of arts (including painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, prints) and artistic practices from ...