historical narratives

These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history

President Trump wants to reframe how the country's stories are told. But historians are pushing back, saying the administration's actions amount to an attack on core institutions — and on history itself.

From pointy hats to murder of innocents, ‘The Story of Witches’ revives the past

Willow Winsham's new book on witches, past and present, offers a fun, fast, well researched historical summary that is also a stunning work of art.