History News Network

In today's world, History News Network has become a topic of great relevance and interest to many people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, or its influence on popular culture, History News Network is a topic that does not go unnoticed. Over the years, History News Network has been the subject of numerous studies, debates and analyses, demonstrating its importance in different areas. In this article, we will further explore the importance of History News Network and its impact in various areas, in order to better understand its relevance in today's world.

History News Network (HNN) at George Washington University is a platform for historians writing about current events.

History

History News Network (HNN) is a non-profit corporation registered in Washington, DC. HNN was founded by Richard Shenkman, the author of Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of World History. Shenkman served as editor until his retirement in 2019. As of February 2025, Tony Field is managing editor. HNN sponsored several history-oriented blogs, including Liberty and Power (coordinated by David T. Beito) and Jim Loewen.[needs update?][1][2][3][4]

HNN, initially hosted by George Mason University, moved to George Washington University in 2017.[5]

Murray Polner was the long-time book editor for HNN.[6][7]

In 2012, HNN celebrated Independence Day by holding a contest to select the worst books about American history ever published. Nominees included David Barton's The Jefferson Lies, Michael Bellesiles's Arming America, Gavin Menzies’s 1421: The Year China Discovered America, Richard G. Williams's 2006 book Stonewall Jackson: The Black Man's Friend and A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn.[3] Over 1000 HNN readers gave the nod to Barton and Zinn.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Liberty & Power: Group Blog". History News Network.
  2. ^ "History News Network". Center for History and New Media (CHNM). Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "History News Network Celebrates Bad History Books". The New York Times. July 4, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  4. ^ "York College Professor Reviews For History News Network". York College, City University of New York. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  5. ^ Warren, James (March 27, 2017). "Shenkman's New Home". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2021. Journalist-historian Rick Shenkman has found a new home for the History News Network, namely George Washington University, meaning 'its future is now assured' after departing George Mason University.
  6. ^ Oster, Marcy (June 2, 2019). "Murray Polner, founding and only editor of Present Tense magazine, dies at 91". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  7. ^ Roberts, Sam (June 5, 2019). "Murray Polner, Antiwar Editor and Author, Is Dead at 91". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  8. ^ Schuessler, Jennifer (July 16, 2012). "And the Worst Book of History Is …". New York Times.


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