Jonathan Eig's "King: A Life," a biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was recognized as one of the best books of 2023. Biographies offer a chance to explore the decision-making and ...

History often paints with a broad brush, dividing people into villains and heroes without much nuance. Yet the real story is far more complicated than black-and-white judgments. Some figures we’ve ...

For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman remain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 17th February 1965: Black Muslim activist Malcolm X (1925 - 1965) arrives at London Airport carrying a portable cinecamera. (Photo ...

Throughout history, wealth has shaped empires, inspired revolutions, and defined legacies. From ancient rulers to modern tycoons, these historical figures didn’t just possess fortunes; they influenced ...

What is House of History? House of History is my little soapbox project. Politics, history, and cultural developments have been passions of mine since as long as I can remember. House of History is a ...

A Buddhist, a Catholic, and a Jew walk into a bookstore, each looking to learn more about a seminal figure in their religious tradition—a founder, theologian, and villain, respectively. They will soon ...