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Historical writing evolved throughout the ages and became increasingly professional, particularly during the 19th century, when a rigorous methodology and various academic institutions were established. …

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Jan 17, 2026 · History, discipline that studies the chronological record of events, usually attempting, on the basis of a critical examination of source materials, to explain events.

What is history and how do we study it? Explore the difference between primary and secondary sources, why it’s important to search for more than one source, and why learning about our past can tell us …

Read the full statement from the Independence Hall Association. Our site contains thousands of pages covering a wide array of topics in U.S. History. You can use the search feature at the top of the page, …

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2 days ago · In so many spaces, celebrating Black History History month means learning a few fun facts about famous African Americans. But Black History Month was designed to be much more radical — …

2 days ago · Fun facts from today in history. Funny, interesting and simply incredible events that happened on this day in history.