The Gilden Age, as its name suggests, was appealing on the surface, but many objectionable qualities laid below the exterior. Compare our current time period to the late 1800s.
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The Bold Accomplishments of Women of Color Need to Be a Bigger Part of Suffrage History
Uncover the hidden stories of the suffrage movement from women who faced bias and marginalization during their lives and whose legacies still fight to overcome those same hurdles.
The Tale of Mabel, Millicent, and the Poet
Emily Dickinson is taught in classes nationwide and read around the world, but she wasn’t always so widely known. Read the article to learn about the lesser-known forces behind her published poetry.
Learn About America’s First Spies, the Culper Ring
Before Agent 007, there was Agent 355 and a complex network of Revolution-era spies. Read about how these spies helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War.
Tribal Map of America Shows Whose Land You’re Actually Living On
Read about the importance of a map which shows the land you are living on and which group of indigenous people lived there first. Explore the map here.
The Deadliest Known Natural Disasters By Type
Examine this inforgraphic to learn more about the catastrophes nature is capable of and their deadly consequences.
Ebos Landing
Enslaved people transformed the horrors of slavery into a myth of hope and freedom. Read more about the inspiration for the flying slave myth.
Australia targets big business with world’s 2nd anti-slavery law
A 2018 law requires that companies in Australia disclose how they prevent modern-day slavery, but some citizens question its effectiveness.
He’s Supposed to Marry a Japanese Princess. Just Don’t Call Him Her Fiancé.
Princess Mako of Japan and her fiance endure pressure from her royal family, but defy expectations.
More than 12 years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists are learning what makes some survivors more resilient than others
Why have some survivors of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina been able to recover effectively, while others have had a harder time getting back on their feet? Click this link to learn more about research on this topic.
In the Home, a Woman’s Work Is Never Done, Never Honored, and Never Paid For
A Smithsonian exhibition highlights the “invisible labor” women have been doing at home for decades as conversations regarding women empowerment swarm the nation.
Did Black Rebellion Win the Civil War?
Historians are giving credit to sociologist, W.E.B. DuBois’s idea that enslaved workers coordinated a general strike, which helped end the Civil War.
Anne Frank’s Stepsister Meets Teenagers from Swastika Photo
Anne Frank’s stepsister speaks to worldwide ignorance in response to teenagers’ hateful display.
The Underground Railroad
Explore significant stops along the Underground Railroad on this interactive map.
Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.
6 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Most people know about George Washington and other key players of the American Revolution, but many other people contributed to the United States’ ultimate success. Read about 6 lesser-known heroes here.
Montana House Approves Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
The Montana House of Representatives voted to join several other states in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. However, the fight for recognition is not over yet!
How 19th-Century Women Used Department Stores to Gain Their Freedom
In the 1870s, the creation of deparatment stores gave women a socially acceptably way to leave the home, both as shoppers and as part of the workforce.
The curious history of the Nobel Peace Prize
Read about the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and some of its recipients.
6 Southern Unionist Strongholds During the Civil War
It’s easy to think of the two sides in the Civil War as monoliths, in which everyone supported the side where they lived. But many Southerners opposed secession and even fought as part of the Union Army.