History of Now
Muslims Were Banned From the Americas as Early as the 16th Century
Long before today’s anxiety about terror attacks, Spain and England feared that enslaved Africans would be more susceptible to revolt if they were Muslim
Literacy Tests and Asian Exclusion Were the Hallmarks of the 1917 Immigration Act
One hundred years ago, the U.S. Congress decided that there needed to be severe limits on who was coming into the country
Researchers Discover a 17th-Century "Emoji"
The classic smiley face has been around for a long time
What Is it Like to Be a Refugee? Here’s Your Chance to Ask One
At the U.S. Holocaust Museum, an immersive video chatting experience allows you to talk in real-time with refugees living in camps
How Adlai Stevenson Stopped Russian Interference in the 1960 Election
The Soviets offered the former presidential candidate propaganda support if he ran in 1960, an offer he politely declined
Why 2016 Is Only the Most Recent Worst Year Ever
This year has been miserable for many, but it has plenty of competition from its predecessors in the 20th century
How the Crusades Helped Create Your Gingerbread Latte
Spices have been shaping cuisine for thousands of years, especially around the Christmas season
The Nazis Fought the Original War on Christmas
As they rose to power, party leaders sought to redefine the holiday to suit their own political needs
The Intergalactic Battle of Ancient Rome
Hundreds of years before audiences fell in love with Star Wars, one writer dreamt of battles in space
How Journalists Covered the Rise of Mussolini and Hitler
Reports on the rise of fascism in Europe were not the American media's finest hour
The First Moments of Hitler's Final Solution
When Hitler solidified his plan to exterminate Jews – and why it matters 75 years later
From the Telegram to Twitter, How Presidents Make Contact With Foreign Leaders
Does faster communication cause more problems than it solves?
There’s a Department of Government Ethics? What Does it Do?
What is the agency weighing in on the incoming administrations potential conflicts of interest?
How Accurate Is the Movie “Allied”?
The best spies won’t leave behind an evidence trail, but then how will audiences know what’s true and what’s fiction?
Halloween Owes Its Tricks and Treats to the Ancient Celtic New Year's Eve
During Samhain, the deceased came to Earth in search of food and comfort, while evil spirits, faeries and gods came in search of mischief
Inside the Alluring Power of Public Opinion Polls From Elections Past
A digital-savvy historian discusses his popular @HistOpinion Twitter account
Five Times Aleppo Was the Center of the World’s Attention
Will the once-regal city survive this moment in the spotlight?
The New Deal Origins of Homeland Security
During FDR’s administration, the First Lady and the Mayor of New York clashed over guns, butter and American liberalism
The Great Fire of London Was Blamed on Religious Terrorism
Why scores of Londoners thought the fire of 1666 was all part of a nefarious Catholic conspiracy
Black Tweets Matter
How the tumultuous, hilarious, wide-ranging chat party on Twitter changed the face of activism in America
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