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Everyday people were civil rights heroes, too. This is the story of one town’s fight
This article highlights the struggle for equality in the town of Oxford, North Carolina.
Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, Her Legacy
View and read this photo gallery for a timeline of Anne Frank’s life and the historic events that shaped it.
Overview of the Gilded Age
In this online digital museum, you will find information and interesting facts about the Gilded Age. Be sure to browse through the various tabs to learn about the people, music, and film of the time.
Misconceptions about Mythology
You may know a lot about mythology, but is evertying you think you know correct? Mental Floss discusses some of the most common misconceptions people have about Greek and Roman myths.
Theater Experience in Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Today we study Shakespeare in school and often see his plays in formal settings, but is that how they were meant to be experienced? Learn more about what going to see a play was really like when Shakespeare’s theater company put them on stage for the first time.
Civil War Pioneers: Meet Some of America’s First Female Nurses
Nurses played a crucial role during the Civil War, though many of them faced unsanitary conditions, long hours, and a lack of medical supplies. Learn more about the women who became nurses despite these obstacles.
“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.
Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years
Have you ever read a story and thought it sounded familiar? Well some of your favorite stories may be older than you think!
This isn’t the Louvre’s first high-profile heist
Recently, a jewel heist made headlines when one of the most famous museums in the world was robbed. Read about similar museum heists throughout history.
10 Ways Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk
Some of the words and phrases we use everyday were invented by Shakespeare! Learn about the history of these words and the plays that debuted them.
Suited to Lead: New Exhibit Highlights Historical Fashion Choices of Presidents
Many of our US presidents knew how to dress for success! Learn about a new exhibit that examines the fashion and style of historic presidents.
Lincoln Issues Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
You’ve probably heard of the Emancipation Proclamation, but do you know which events led to its creation? Learn about the history behind this influential document.
A lock of hair may have just changed what we know about life in the Incan Empire
Khipu, a system of record-keeping invented by the Inca Empire, uses a series of knots tied into fiber to record information. Learn more about khipus and what they can tell us about Incan society.
Windermere Children memorial garden unveiled
Learn about the Windermere Children and the new lives they created in the wake of tragedy.
‘Voices of Women’ exhibit honors local suffrage movement
| Deciding what to do with your future wasn’t so easy for women over 100 years ago. Learn about the women who refused to accept that, choosing to organize, march, and change history instead. |
The Legend of Halloween
Halloween is a celebrated each year on October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Learn more about the myths and legends surrounding this festival of frights by clicking this link.
Ireland: The Home of Halloween Traditions
The historical roots of Halloween date back to the Celtic celebration of Samwain (pronounced “sow-in” or “sah-win”). In modern times, Ireland plays host to some of the largest Halloween parties in the world, including a massive three-day festival in Derry and a Púca Festival in the towns of Trim and Athboy (a púca, or pooka, is a mischievous, shapeshifting spirit). Follow this link to learn more.
Music in the Revolutionary War
This article describes how music was used to signal and entertain soldiers during the American Revolution, including General Washington himself.
How the US Civil War Inspired Women to Enter Nursing
What does the history of nursing have to do with the American Civil War? Learn how a demand for nurses during the war led to women revolutionizing the field of modern medicine.