A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

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In celebration of Black History Month, we spoke with seven children's authors about their books showcasing Black cultural and historical figures, and the importance of teaching young people about the ...

In one of the earlier chapters of historian Walter A. McDougall’s recently compiled volume The Gems of American History: A Lecturer’s Art, we are treated to a pregnant aside. McDougall describes a ...

UNC history professors Kathleen DuVal and Amanda Cobb-Greetham spoke at the University's satellite event of the Jaipur Literature Festival on Saturday. DuVal has taught at the University for over 23 ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Kathleen DuVal, an author with a passion for Native American history, recently received an esteemed award for her book "Native Nations." DuVal said she was "thrilled and amazed" ...

Distinguished Professor Kathleen DuVal was recently announced as the 2024 winner of the Cundill History Prize for her novel “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America,” which spans over a thousand ...

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