History Now | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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Overview

Added

March 17, 2026

Subject & domain

social-studies · historical-events-movements

Grade range

Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)

Page kind

Article

Keywords

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Introduction

Overview of History Now

  • Publication Frequency: Published four times per year.
  • Target Audience: K–12 teachers, students, and the general public.
  • Content Focus: Features short, informative essays on major topics in American history written by leading scholars.
  • Accessibility: The publication is free to access and does not require a user login.
  • Resource Availability: Includes an extensive archive of hundreds of historical essays.
  • Sample Topics: Recent content highlights include scholarly examinations of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s philosophical influences, and the political theories of Thomas Hobbes.

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