Tag Archives: History

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.

These Chemists Cracked the Code to Long-Lasting Roman Concrete

Its formula long forgotten, the mystery of why Roman concrete remained strong over several millennia when more modern versions crumbled much faster has long baffled scientists and engineers. But now the secret of “self-healing” concrete has been rediscovered and it could lead to a construction revolution more than 2,000 years after it was first discovered.

10 Facts About Hera

How much do you know about Hera, one of the original Olympians, wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage and fertility, and fan of peacocks and cows? There’s a lot more to this goddess than most people think. Check this article out to learn 10 fun facts about Hera that most people probably aren’t familiar with.

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.

Music in the Revolutionary War

Musicians in the Continental Army did more than boost morale among soldiers. Drumbeats and fife whistles also provided important instructions, on and off the battlefields.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Statue of Liberty

Did you know that this famous lady could have ended up in Boston or Philadelphia, or further afield? These ten interesting facts might surprise you.

10 Offbeat Things Humans Have Launched into Space

Did you know that Buzz Lightyear has really been to space? Most of the more than 100 space trips have included an odd item or two on board. Read to find out more about the interesting, and sometimes wacky, items that have traveled to space.

Brandeis University in Massachusetts hosts exhibit of paintings of girls and women killed in the Holocaust

An exhibit at Brandeis University honors the lives of girls and women killed in the Holocaust through paintings, photographs, and first-hand accounts given by Holocaust survivor, Luisa Milch.

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.

History Restored: The Untold Story of Black Civil War Soldiers

Most of us have never heard of the Louisiana Native Guards, yet their impact in the American Civil War was tremendous. This History Ph.D. candidate is on a mission to tell their story.

American Dogs

Everyone knows that dogs are “man’s best friend.” However, most people don’t know the roles they served throughout American history in times of war, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.

Where did 20,000 Jews hide from the Holocaust? In Shanghai

Learn more about a community of Jewish immigrants who left a lasting cultural impact on the other side of the world.

How the Costumes of ‘American Born Chinese’ Straddle Fantasy and Reality

The imprint of Greek and Roman mythology is all around us, from the names of our shoes (Nike, the goddess of victory) to the names of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, etc). And maybe a certain recent movie series has made you familiar with a little Norse mythology, like Thor and Loki, too. Now a new show is introducing Western audiences to Chinese mythology. Find out how costume designers approached dressing ancient Chinese gods for a modern American audience.

Kentucky Man Finds ‘Hoard’ of Civil War Gold Coins Worth Millions in Cornfield

Extremely rare Civil War era coins both represent and make history. Read about how gold coins discovered in a Kentucky cornfield mark a significant historical moment.

Shakespeare-Fan King Charles Celebrates 400 Years Since the First Folio

Shakespeare, an iconic figure in English history, is celebrated and beloved by another significant English figure, King Charles. Read about how and why King Charles celebrates the 400-year anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.

Was the Last Battle of the American Revolution Fought in India? A Growing Number of Historians Think So

For centuries, history books have told us that the Battle of Yorktown was the final victory of the American Revolutionary War. However, many historians now believe the last battle was fought on an entirely different continent.

Wilma Rudolph Biography

Wilma Rudolph was a remarkable American athlete who overcame massive illness as a young child. Her achievements at the 1960 Olympics were impressive and inspirational.