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Commentary: Race and History in Virginia
Modern instances of racism and prejudice obscure the state’s history of overcoming racial injustices.
Megan Clark and Taylor Reveley March 12, 2019
Methodology: Social Sciences Rankings
Find out how U.S. News ranks graduate programs in social sciences and the humanities.
Robert Morse, Alexis Krivian and Kenneth Hines March 11, 2019
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Alaska's annual sled-dog race covers more than 900 miles from Anchorage to Nome, and it was first held at that distance in 1973.
March 6, 2019
Countries That Won the Most Oscars
Europe leads to way with the most Oscars for foreign-language film productions.
Sintia Radu Feb. 21, 2019
10 Things About Oregon
The Beaver State is home to myriad natural wonders and ghost towns.
Sara Clarke Feb. 14, 2019
Greece, U.K. Spar Over Sculptures
A British museum director's comments over Classical Greek sculptures reignites a debate over a country’s ownership of ancient artifacts.
Thomas K. Grose Feb. 7, 2019
10 Things About Massachusetts
The Bay State is small but packs volumes of history.
Sara Clarke Feb. 6, 2019
Digging Up Controversy
A museum display of artifacts looted from the West Bank raises questions about the role archaeology plays in nationhood.
Sara Toth Stub Feb. 5, 2019
A Familiar Great Divide
One hundred years ago the nation and the world were divided after World War I. The same divisions are evident now.
Kenneth T. Walsh Feb. 1, 2019
