The History Today Blog
Looking for some new takes on how history is relevant to the world today? Want to know what our history experts are working on in their own research? Or want to check out some advice for good reads, good watches, and good study practices? Read more below!
AP Long Essay Questions
Get some tips on writing a successful essay for the long answer questions on the AP history exams.
Practice Analyzing Visual Sources
Follow along as a Circa experts analyzes a visual source.
What was the Florentine Republic?
The Republic of Florence was at the center of the Renaissance—learn more about this powerful Italian state in the latest addition to our ‘Ask a Historian’ series!
Ways to Prepare for AP History Exams over Winter Break
Looking to get ahead with your AP studies over the winter break? Check out our tips here!
What was the Holy Roman Empire
What was the Holy Roman Empire? And how did it relate to medieval and early modern European history? Find out more in the latest post in our ‘Ask a Historian’ series!
Great Winter Reads
Looking for some great new history books to read this winter? Check out Circa’s winter reading list!
Short Answer Essays
Looking for ways to improve your short answer responses on the AP history exams? Our experts break down the questions here.
How to Analyze a Written Source: A Case Study
Looking to see how a historian would break down a text? Follow along as we read through a famous speech by President John Kennedy.
Circa Programs
Interested in learning more about the types of programs that Circa offers? Find out more about our programs and learn which best meet your academic goals.
Analyzing Fictional Sources
Fictional sources can tell us information about the past that more traditional historical sources do not. But how can historians use them responsibly?
How to Decide which AP History Class(es) to Take
Which AP history class is best for you? Our experts give 5 criteria to think about when deciding on a plan for AP history.
What was the Cult of Reason?
What was the Cult of Reason? And where does it fit into history?
How to Approach the DBQ
Looking for some help to start the DBQ? Check out our DBQ writing guide!
The Vinland Map and Historical Counterfeits
What is the Vinland Map and why is it in the news?
What is Historiography?
What does historiography mean and how can students use it in history courses? Our Circa experts break the topic down in our latest post.
Themes from AP US History
Understand the main themes of AP US History.
How do Professional Historians Conduct Research?
Curious about how historians conduct their research? Learn more here!
AP History Multiple-Choice Questions
Find out how to work through the stimulus-based multiple choice questions on the AP history exams.
What is the Doomsday Book?
What is the Doomsday Book and how is it useful to historians? Our latest post breaks down one of the most famous books in English history.
Fall Reading List, Part II
Looking for more new history releases? Check out our second reading list for fall, with some great new history books.
