History teachers and researchers use various methods, depending on the researcher and historical period of study. Many researchers are distinguished in their various specialities and have contributed ...

It was with great interest that I viewed Murder at Harvard on PBS, and I enjoyed the short -- but insightful -- review of the program by Louis P. Masur (“History or Fiction?,” The Review, July 11). ..

LAHORE: There is a need for objective evaluation of history for shaping our values and deciding the next line of action. Kudos to your enlightening and fact-probing brief, “Contested history: the ...

As Massachusetts educators and political leaders on both sides of the aisle discuss improving the social studies curriculum, nobody is addressing the elephant in the classroom. Who will teach it and ...

Hegemony refers to domination of various kinds, often by one state or group over others. The definition given by the Italian Marxist, Gramsci, leads to deeper understanding: it is the success of the ...

I was disappointed by Michael P. Lynch’s “Who Cares About the Truth?” (The Chronicle Review, September 10). The essay seemed to me to be both misguided and wasted on your audience. I am confident that ...

Matt Schwartz’s letter, “Defending the truth of the Holocaust,” (Feb. 27) clearly reflects the mind-set of far too many students and academics on our campuses today. Schwartz, a student at ...