Historically Thinking
We believe that when people think historically, they are engaging in a disciplined way of thinking about the world and its past. We believe it gives thinkers a knack for recognizing nonsense; and that it cultivates not only intellectual curiosity and rigo
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1942: Peter Fritzsche on the year when war engulfed the world
In this episode of Historically Thinking, host Al Zambone speaks with historian Peter Fritzsche about his book "1942: When World War II Engulfed the...
Fuji: Andrew Bernstein on the human history of the ever-changing mountain
Mount Fuji is at once instantly familiar and seemingly immutable, yet it always remains strange and changeable. Its postcard-perfect peak is known around...
Cold War Analogies: Francis J. Gavin on how (and how not) to use the Cold War as a guide
We reach for the Cold War as if it were a really good pocket tool: compact, familiar, ready to deal with any problem in today’s world. U.S.–China...
Prague: The Heart of Europe
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Each year millions of tourists visit the Czech capital, awed by its blend of architectural styles and dramatic landscape....
Thinking Historically: Francis J. Gavin on What History Can Do for Policymakers...and the Rest of Us
It might seem obvious that the study of history ought to improve the crafting of public policy. Surely if we understand the past, we should be able...
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