A community’s memories are shaping its resistance to the Japanese government’s plan to build a new defensive missile system.
The Oldest True Stories in the WorldEvidence gathered in recent years shows that some ancient narratives contain remarkably reliable records of real events.
In Spain’s Silence, Francisco Franco’s Memory EchoesThe dictator’s ghost has been haunting Spain for more than 40 years. It is high time for the country to confront its history.
Western Science Is Finally Catching Up to Traditional Ecological KnowledgeTime and again, Western researchers are realizing that Indigenous peoples have long had sophisticated insights and deep wisdom about the world.
A Belated Homecoming for Missing U.S. MarinesArchaeologists at Florida’s History Flight have dedicated themselves to a singular quest: finding lost World War II servicemen and bringing them home.
Reconsidering How We Honor Those Lost to WarWar monuments and memorials are a source of contention in the United States. It’s time to reimagine the ways we memorialize the heroes and victims of war.
The Revolutionary Power of Andean Folk TalesStories shared by diverse oppressed peoples of the Andes during Spanish colonialism gave witness to their suffering and helped to unite them in the face of exploitation.
The Many Hands Shirt: Reuniting a Family and an HeirloomSometimes objects in museum collections lead to a lot of conflict. In the best cases, though, they give rise to mutual respect and gratitude.
The Sound and Fury of the Huey HelicopterHistory has produced a lot of famous war machines, but only a few of them have become icons.
An Alternative Therapy Hits Home in MexicoThe Family Constellations approach, born of European and African thinking, emphasizes the importance of family bonds. That may be comforting for those stressed by a rapidly changing world.
