history

A chronological introduction to Western art, discussing a variety of artistic forms, movements, periods, and styles, and surveying the works of notable artists from ancient times through the late twentieth century.

A collection of essays that examine the influence slavery had on American history, politics, literature, and culture.

Draws from the collections of the National Air and Space Museum to tell the story of flight, using text, photographs, and illustrations to reveal the struggles, victories, and discoveries of innovators who attempted to conquer the skies, from the first hot-air balloon to the launch of the Mars Pathfinder mission.

Traces changes in fashion during the 40s and 50s including military styles, utility clothes, Dior glamour, and the modernist look.

Focuses on fashion during the 1980s and 1990s while charting the rise of the supermodel, the birth of the new man, and the impact of grunge on couture.

Focuses on fashion during the 1970s while charting the rise of antifashion, the birth of New Wave, and the impact of denim on couture.

Focuses on fashion during the 1960s while charting the rise of pop music, the birth of mods and hippies, and the impact of the boutique on couture.

Focuses on fashion during the first two decades of the twentieth century while charting the rise of the automobile, the birth of suffragettes, and the impact of World War I on couture.

Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of women's athletic competion, including Babe Zaharias's performance at the 1930 Olympics, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and the final game in the 1999 Women's World Cup.

Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of hockey, including the 1942 Stanley Cup win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 1980 Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Russia, and the career of Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux.