American History
An Artist Created a Different KKK Robe Every Week for a Year
Paul Rucker's 'Birth of a Nation' robes are tailor-made to remind us that the ugliest parts of America’s past still exist.
The Corrective Art History of Kerry James Marshall
Ahead of his retrospective 'Mastry,' the artist speaks on society and representation.
American History Podcast 'BackStory' Does Things a Little Different
Producer Andrew Parsons tells us about working with the American History Guys to put a new spin on old stories.
A Book About Slaves Making Cake for George Washington Stirs Up Major Controversy
'A Birthday Cake for George Washington' follows the story of Hercules, George Washington’s real-life slave and a renowned chef, as he cheerfully bakes a cake for the first president.
Yup, America Still Has a Ton of Racist Monuments
Despite activists' protests, you can still find symbols of hate and white supremacy in New Orleans, Texas, Memphis, and pretty much all over the country.
JR's Haunting Murals Invade Ellis Island
The French artist installs black-and-white artworks inside the Immigrant Hospital in a new collaboration with Save Ellis Island.
What the Fuck Is Going on in 'Forrest Gump'?
The crowd-pleasing Oscar-winner about the world's most successful idiot returned to theaters in honor of its 20th anniversary, so we decided to see if the movie still holds up.
Republicans Hate the New AP History Exam
The new AP US History exam stresses "historical themes" at the expense of the "founding fathers." Conservatives are pissed.
It's Surprisingly Easy to Build a Sam's Club on a Native American Heritage Site
When the destruction happened, it was a hot topic for a while. There were protests by Native Americans, and attention from the international press. But among hundreds of people who turned out for the long-awaited grand opening, I couldn’t find one...