Features
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2/23/20
HNN Introduces Classroom Activity Kits
by Chelsea Connolly and Kyla Sommers
Combining the fields of journalism and history, these activity kits provide educators with complete downloadable lesson plans.
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Historians Caught on Tape
Videos of hundreds of historians produced by HNN over the past two decades.
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History Doyens
by Bonnie Goodman
This page features profiles of living historians over 65 years of age, who have had a profound impact on the study of history, and is meant to honor their life long dedication to the discipline.
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Top Young Historians
This page features profiles of interesting historians who are making their mark on the profession.
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Questions People Are Googling
Questions people are Googling ... Everything from Lincoln's record on civil liberties to the Kennedy assassination and Marilyn Monroe's death.
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What People Are Talking About
Links to important discussions about topics in the news this week.
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Science Relevant to History
This page is designed to help historians keep up with the sciences.
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Teacher's Lounge
Hang out here to discover exciting resources for teachers teaching history and current events.
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AHA & OAH Conferences
This page provides an index to our coverage of the annual meetings of the AHA and OAH.
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Features Index
Click here to see all your favorite HNN features including: Top Young Historians, Doyens, and more.
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Interviews with Historians
Following is a list of interviews and profiles found on the Internet.
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Historians on the Hot Seat
This page features a list of historians who have been accused of plagiarism and other offenses. Some were subsequently cleared.
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Historians as Activists
Historians don't always confine their activities to the library and classroom. Here's a list of organizations historians have used to have a direct impact on events.
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Great History Websites
Have fun surfing these websites that feature exciting history content.
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Plagiarism
What is it? Who's been accused? When did it become a recognized offense?
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Quotes About History
by Ferenc M. Szasz
Your favorite quotes about history -- and many you've never heard!
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Factoids
Have fun with these factoids related to history. Feel free to add your own in the comments section.
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