Reflections on Hamilton (musical)
History of Hamilton
Hamilton: BackStory (podcast)
On this episode of BackStory, we take apart the Hamilton phenomenon by considering who he was, his legacy and why a white migrant from the British West Indies appeals to so many Americans in 2016.
You Great Unfinished Symphony: The History Behind Hamilton
Exploring the history behind the musical through the convergence of history, music, and memory.
Commentary
The Issue on the Table: Is "Hamilton" Good For History?
In a new book, top historians discuss the musical’s educational value, historical accuracy and racial revisionism
A Hamilton Skeptic on Why the Show Isn’t As Revolutionary As It Seems
For a long time, a stray tweet from writer Jay Caspian Kang seemed to be the only hairline crack in the monolith of positive public opinion about...
How to Love Problematic Pop Culture
The truth is that Hamilton is both a piece of art that troubles me deeply, and a piece of art that sustains me, that gives me life.
Let’s Not Pretend That ‘Hamilton’ Is History
Hamilton is the hottest show on Broadway, filled with hip-hop songs, R&B rhythms, and tri-cornered hats. Its multi-racial cast portrays the pantheon...