MONTEFIORE: Simon Sebag Montefiore - his new book, "The World: A Family History Of Humanity," accompanied by a playlist on Spotify. Thanks so much for being with us. SIMON: Always lovely to talk ...

"World history textbooks have historically largely portrayed imperialism as a means of spreading 'civilization' or 'modernity' to Asia, Africa and South America," Jackson said.

A new school textbook in Russia is teaching children that Moscow was "forced" to invade Ukraine as it likens the conflict to the Soviet Union's battle against Nazi Germany in World War II.

A history textbook for school students in China has mentioned the country's "war" on Covid-19 for the first time, triggering a debate on the administration's response to the pandemic.

“World history textbooks have historically largely portrayed imperialism as a means of spreading ‘civilization’ or ‘modernity’ to Asia, Africa and South America,” Jackson said.

The history book features a sympathetic depiction of Israel’s wars, portraying them as existential battles against Arab states armed by the Soviet Union.

Portland Public Schools is in the final stages of a social studies curriculum update for 6th through 12th graders, which will roll out districtwide in the fall. Such a refresh is supposed to occur ...