History in 28-minutes

In the turbulent landscape of fifteenth-century England, where bloodlines alone could not secure a crown and loyalty shifted as swiftly as the winter wind, few men wielded power as effectively—or as dangerously—as Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Remembered in history as "the Kingmaker," Warwick occupied a position unique in the political fabric of his age. He was not a ...

In the quiet area of Runnymede in England, there is a small piece of land that is not quite England. In fact, if you venture onto it, then you are walking on American soil.

Steve Prout explains in this short piece about the area.

The ratification of the United States Constitution was not a seamless process; rather, it was marked by intense political debate and differing ideologies. Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, argued that a strong federal government was essential to preserve the newly formed republic and establish the United States' credibility abroad. On th...

History is full with disagreements. People disagreed over revolutions and laws, about rights, religion, leadership and the futures of entire societies. This is why it's a great model for students who are learning to write argumentatively. An essay that is strong is more than a collection opinions. It's a position that is supported by evidence, reasoning and careful consid...

In 1816, a quiet property dispute in Virginia produced one of the most powerful rulings in American constitutional history. Two centuries later, the decision in Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee still determines who gets the last word on the Constitution.

Randall Griffin explains.