Before the invention of photography, the appearance of famous and historical figures was documented in statues, paintings, engravings, and written sources. However, such depictions aren’t ...

Historical context and the events that precipitated Jan. 6, 2021 FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.

In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with the creators of five picture books that highlight important Black figures and historical events about how they contextualize the past for young readers.

Judy Woodruff joins John Yang to discuss how this moment fits into the context of American history. President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, ...