Quentin Skinner and the contested history of liberty. Over a long career, Skinner has sought to reclaim the idea of republican liberty for the modern age. But his work also raises the question: free ...
Punishment by tar and feather of Thomas Ditson, who purchased a gun from a British soldier in Boston in March 1775. Interim Archives/Getty Images Others similarly weighed in. Whoopi Goldberg on “The ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - For Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to shine the light on the history of women in politics. Even though women make up half the population of this country, ...
The United States is a deeply divided country awash in weapons, leading many to worry about escalating political violence and even a broader sectarian conflict. Judy Woodruff traveled to Northern ...
The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794). Found in the collection of Musée de l'Histoire de France, Château de Versailles.= The Call for the Last Victims of ...
In the wake of the overthrow of Charles X, Eugène Delacroix gave life to his now-famous painting, “Liberty Leading the People,” to celebrate what he hoped was a new era of French freedom. A decade ...
Over the past half-century, numerous rich candidates have mounted failed bids for governor and U.S. Senate. Billionaire Rick Caruso is eyeing a gubernatorial run in a field that already includes ...
UC Berkeley has a rich history of political resistance and uprising, both significantly impacting the way the university is perceived today. As we reflect on these political achievements, it is ...