Anyone who has read it understands why it’s a classic – why its themes remain relevant 93 years on, and how the social ...
Answers to the question about the lessons of history generally oscillate between two extremes. One is summed up in the 1905 aphorism of the Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana: “Those who ...
In our modern age, we have convinced ourselves that we are so advanced, so enlightened, that the lessons of the past no longer apply to us. We act as though history is an outdated relic—something for ...
A longer version of this piece along with all the articles from the Anti-Trafficking Review’s special issue ‘The lessons of history’ may be read for free on the journal’s website. The transatlantic ...
Bret Stephens’ column (Herald, Feb. 22) correctly provided a brief history lesson explaining the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. The focus was the current movement in Germany and other countries to ...
Post-Cold War defence reviews have all promised institutional transformation; most underdelivered. Understanding why requires ...
Experts say some of the lessons are at odds with the historical record or inflate the role of Christianity in major events.
More than 12 tons of the original Berlin Wall are now in Kansas City. A new exhibit opening at Union Station features hundreds of artifacts, personal stories and lessons from one of history’s most ...
Austin documentarian John Harris' Emmy-nominated film "Cleveland Summit II: Get the Boys Together Again" recreates the iconic ...
The reluctance of most American foundations to support advocacy and activism flies in the face of American history. It is precisely that type of activity that distinguishes our civil society from all ...