Texas’ most famous statesman, Sam Houston, was a slave owner who opposed the Confederacy. But white Texans tend to omit his dissent in current debates over removing Confederate markers.
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Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay and lack of appreciation, deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including the right to vote.
Long overlooked in the West, the Byzantine Empire has recently picked up interest among far-right and conspiracist circles. A historian of medieval culture explains what white supremacists get wrong.
The New York Times’ 1619 project and Donald Trump’s 1776 Commission had very different interpretations of US history. Similarly, the Bible has more than one narrative.
Did Pope Joan exist? Probably not. But the legend had important resonances for the Catholic Church.
Pupils who aren’t exposed to different perspectives won’t be equipped to participate in and contribute to a democratic society.
The pandemic has made many of us acutely aware of the daily risks we need to take. The ancient Greeks often did not leave risky choices up to individuals alone.
It’s a malleable mythos that has been adapted by kings and queens as well as artists and filmmakers.
The myth has become a symbol of the traumatizing legacy of trans-Atlantic slavery. It also serves as a form of resistance and healing.
Many societies in Africa still draw heavily on their traditional beliefs and cultural heritage. Therefore it’s important to take these into consideration when psychology is taught and practised.
In the early 19th century, the British – who had invented impeachment centuries before – decided it no longer served its purpose. Instead, they found a more effective way to handle a bad leader.
The idea that Britain was giving up ‘glorious individualism’ to fit in with European neighbours
After spending years examining the violent Red Summer of 1919, historian Karen Sieber discovered a previously hidden incident on the campus where she now works.
Writers did it themselves back in the 19th-century so modern period dramas should be cut some slack for trying to prioritise modern aesthetic tastes over historical accuracy.
The Digs’ archaeologists are closer to reality than the intrepid Indiana Jones, and that’s refreshing.
The gleeful manipulation of GameStop’s share price is not the first time amateur investors have created a legitimacy crisis on Wall Street.
What might the past offer us at this moment, and how will future generations reflect on this year? How will this present become the future’s past?
From birdsong to window-tapping professionals to bleeping symphonies, morning alarms have come a long way.
Scholars who study dangerous speech have identified common themes that can lead to violence.
Australian cheese was once ‘vintage’ or ‘tasty’. Now we have a plethora of options. How did we get here?
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Director, Gender and Women's History Research Centre, Australian Catholic University
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