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Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Reimagining George Washington's Portrait

Patriotism is being presented through conventional, leader-centered commemorations that blur national identity with the current president.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump is determined to erase LGBTQ+ history. But the National Archives still tell our stories. - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Colleen Shogan was abruptly fired as Archivist of the United States, raising concerns about the preservation of LGBTQ+ history at the National Archives.
Running
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Black riders have always held the reins - High Country News

Black cowboys have always been integral to the American West, but historical narratives have systematically erased their presence and contributions.
History
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Commons: The Unfinished Revolution

The American Revolution reshaped political power but preserved many social hierarchies, and inclusive historical portrayals recognize marginalized contributors.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

'Founders Museum' from White House and PragerU blurs history, AI-generated fiction

these people, places and events come to life, making history engaging to Americans across the country.
Arts
Video games
fromKotaku
9 months ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Mod Rolls Back Game To Pre-'Censorship' Version

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers received a controversial update that altered gameplay significantly, resulting in global backlash and review-bombing on Steam.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Building the Apollo Soyuz Test Project out of LEGO bricks

Lego bricks are being used to recreate the Apollo Soyuz Test Project, enhancing representation of historical space missions.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

France played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, yet its representation in cinema remains sparse.
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