History

Anti-War Protesters in Congress

What Can Today’s Peace Movement Learn From Vietnam? What Can Today’s Peace Movement Learn From Vietnam?

The best way to protect American lives is to refuse to take sides in someone else’s civil war.

Feb 2, 2016 / Ira Chernus

Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films

Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films Why I’m Ready for More Slavery Films

As politicians and pundits dismiss slavery as ancient history, we need more movies forcing us to confront its reality.

Jan 29, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith

An anonymous painting from the 15th century of St. William of Norwich (detail).

The Origins of Blood Libel The Origins of Blood Libel

E.M. Rose reconsiders where the anti-Semitic slur came from, and how it stuck around.

Jan 28, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Madeleine Schwartz

The Selden map.

Before Europe’s Intrusion Before Europe’s Intrusion

A 17th-century map reinforces what few other than historians of China have known: It was an open and diverse world with a long tradition of maritime commerce.

Jan 21, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Paula Findlen

Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton?

Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton? Start Making Sense: Should Feminists Vote For Hillary Clinton?

Katha Pollitt vs. Liza Featherstone on Hillary; plus Tavis Smiley on Martin Luther King’s last year.

Jan 14, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel’s Settler Diplomacy Has Apparently Failed in Brazil Israel’s Settler Diplomacy Has Apparently Failed in Brazil

Brazil’s rejection of settler-advocate Dani Dayan as ambassador sends a strong message to Netanyahu and the Israeli right.

Jan 11, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Henry Kissinger, December 1968.

The Many Manipulations of Henry Kissinger The Many Manipulations of Henry Kissinger

In his new biography, Niall Ferguson is blind to his subject’s recklessness and treachery.

Jan 7, 2016 / Books & the Arts / David Milne

‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’

‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’ ‘Gifts of Thought to Europe From an Intimate Stranger’

A brilliant exhibit in London uses archival fragments to tell a story of violence and creation.

Jan 7, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Yasmine Seale

The Genocidal Unconscious of American Sports’ Naming Practices

The Genocidal Unconscious of American Sports’ Naming Practices The Genocidal Unconscious of American Sports’ Naming Practices

The Texas Rangers bear the moniker of America’s most celebrated death squad.

Jan 4, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Shahab Ahmed.

How Has Islamic Orthodoxy Changed Over Time? How Has Islamic Orthodoxy Changed Over Time?

A new book by the late scholar Shahab Ahmed reveals the capaciousness, complexity, and contradictions of Islam.

Dec 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Elias Muhanna

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