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.
Tag Archives: History
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.
Ryan Coogler talks Afrofuturism in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Hear the creative artists behind the Black Panther movies, including director and writer Ryan Coogler, discuss Afrofuturism and how it influenced their superhero films to create a world unlike anything seen on the big screen before—and how those films would go on to shatter box office records and start a discussion about an art movement many had never heard of before then.
Discovery of musket balls brings alive one of the first battles in the American Revolution
What can a few small, lead spheres teach us about US History? If you’re an archeologist or historian, the answer is quite a lot!
The piece of Paris in this year’s Olympic medals
The bronze, silver and gold medals won at this year’s Olympics are a unique piece of Paris itself – each is embedded with an original piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
Lessons From Vanderbilt And Rockefeller: Know Your ‘One Big Thing’
During the Gilded Age, both Cornelius Vanderbilt and John Rockefeller amassed fortunes by focusing on what they knew best.
9 Intrepid Women Explorers
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
Ben Franklin’s Famous ‘Liberty, Safety’ Quote Lost Its Context In 21st Century
Benjamin Franklin famously said that those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. What did he really mean?
King Arthur
The legend of King Arthur, the hero who saved Britain, may not be true, but it has inspired people for more than 1,000 years. Read an article about what we know of Arthur tales, accompanied by a video summing up the most famous stories.
Remains of Revolutionary War barracks — and musket balls indented with soldiers’ teeth — discovered in Virginia
As relics emerge from a newly discovered Revolutionary War barracks, archaeologists discover what life was like for soldiers during that 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.
Remembering NYC’s ‘Little Syria’ Neighborhood
Watch this video to learn more about the history and legacy of Little Syria in New York City. Though it existed until the 1940s, its cultural significance has a lasting impact on the Arab American community.
Ben Franklin in Paris: How the Founding Father Won France’s Support
As colonists faced tough odds in the Revolutionary War, America’s first diplomat worked his charm to win France’s vital backing.
The “Lieber Code” – The First Modern Codification of the Laws of War
Have you ever heard of the Geneva Conventions? They are a series of treaties that define how many aspects of war are to be conducted–such as the taking of prisoners or treatment of civilians. But did you know the first modern attempt to write rules for warfare actually happened during the Civil War? They were written by Francis Lieber and issued in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln as instructions for what Union soldiers could–and couldn’t–do while waging war in the field.
US appeals court says Madrid museum is rightful owner of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting
In 1939, Lilly Cassirer Neubauer was forced to sell her priceless Pissarro painting in order to escape Nazi-occupied Germany. Now, her descendants continue to fight for their right to the stolen heirloom.
Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party
Learn more about the first ever United States Census and the population of the thirteen colonies when it was taken in 1790.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Read about acts of courage that left a lasting impact during the American Civil War.
The Amazon’s ancient complex of ‘lost cities’ flourished for a thousand years
A new discovery in the Amazon unveils more information about the vibrant and complex civilization of the Upano people, who populated the region thousands of years ago.
Holocaust museum celebrates Rebecca Rubin, the Jewish immigrant and American Girl doll
Rebecca Rubin, the first ever Jewish American Girl Doll, educates a new generation on the Holocaust.