Many people have heard of the 1965 hit film “The Sound of Music.” However, most don’t know the story of the real von Trapp family, or how they came to America.
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The Brutalist honours my family’s hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody
Find out how starring in “The Brutalist” allows actor Adrien Brody to connect with his own family history.
Sixty years ago, 29 students took a bus ride that changed the way Australia thought about race
| A group of students boarded a bus in 1965, to challenge racism and fight for Indigenous rights. These young activists exposed deep injustices and sparked a movement for change. |
Who is Huitzilopochtli?
How much do you know about Aztec mythology? For many people, the gods and goddesses of this culture are something of a mystery. For example, do you know why Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war, was associated with hummingbirds? Or that one of his most powerful weapons was a turquoise snake? Read this article to learn many interesting facts about the “Turquoise Prince” of Aztec mythology.
George Washington’s Farewell to the Nation Marked the Birth of American Democracy
Imagine a leader so respected that his farewell speech shaped the very ideals of democracy—George Washington’s decision to step down after two terms wasn’t just a farewell, it was the blueprint for the peaceful transfer of power that defines American democracy today.
Rebuilding the Globe
The reconstructed Globe Theatre, completed in the 1990’s serves as a living tool to explore how Shakespeare’s plays were originally performed and experienced.
PhD Student Finds Lost City in Mexico Jungle by Accident
Some achievements require consistent hard work.Some happen by blind luck. But some are a combination of the two. Read this fascinating story of a PhD student who stumbled across a picture on accident, but was skilled enough in his field of study to notice something in the picture that no one else had ever seen before—the ruins of an entire city.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day takes play on January 27th each year. Learn more about the significance of this day and why observing it is so important.
In Victorian England, Ghost Stories Were a Beloved Christmas Tradition
“Christmas traditions are abundant, from hanging stockings to leaving milk and cookies out for Santa. They’re all fairly wholesome, too. But in Victorian England, Christmas was an opportunity to exchange gruesome stories of ghosts, evil spirits, and people gone mad.”
Nellie Bly Biography
Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She took great risks, such as going undercover as a patient of a mental institution and a worker in a sweatshop, and her work was instrumental in making improvements in the poor working conditions and treatment of women.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Brown v. Board of Education Decision, 1954
What events took place before America’s schools were finally integrated? What did the Supreme Court have to say about discrimination along the way to the Brown decision? Check this handy timeline to find out.
“Yankee Doodle” – Traditional: History of an American folk song
British soldiers sang “Yankee Doodle” to mock the Americans, who eventually turned the song into a source of pride and anthem of their own.
9 Virtual Tours of Shakespearean Spots
William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and now, thanks to modern technology, you can explore some of the most iconic places from the playwright’s life, and the locations said to have inspired him, from the comfort of your own home.
Reconstruction and Its Aftermath
View artifacts from the Reconstruction era, including artworks, pamphlets, maps, and more.
Titanic’s 100th Anniversary: 6 Survivor Stories
The Titanic sank more than 100 years ago, but the tragedy lives on in our hearts and minds. Read about six people who survived the disaster.
King Charles Pens Moving Tribute to Holocaust Survivor Lily Ebert After Her Death at 100: ‘Never Be Forgotten’
Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert touched the lives of millions through her TikTok videos, which she used to educate people on her experiences during the Holocaust. Read about how her legacy continues to grow.
Germany’s hottest Halloween party at Frankenstein Castle
Did you know that Frankenstein’s castle is a real place? Not only that, but it throws Germany’s biggest Halloween party every year!
Thousands of people from all over come to tour the castle, dance, eat, compare costumes, and spend the spookiest night of the year in one of Europe’s spookiest locations!
Theatre makes ‘mind boggling’ Shakespeare discovery
St. George’s Guildhall, the oldest standing theatre in England, is a place where actors have gathered and preformed for centuries. Read about a recent discovery made there and its potential link to Shakespeare.
At a Bold Meeting 250 Years Ago, the Continental Congress Set America in Motion
In October of 1774, the First Continental Congress met to discuss and write a petition to the King. Although the petition didn’t work as planned, the Congress set the stage for what would become the American Revolutionary War.
Commemorating and Learning our Shared History: Juneteenth, Emancipation and Afro-Latino Abolitionists
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, learn more about these prominent Afro-Latino abolitionists and their fight for freedom across the Americas.