Tag Archives: History

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.

A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past

Read about how an unlikely discovery and fate worked together to shed light on a Jewish family’s experiences during the Holocaust.

‘Queen of Salsa’ has her own US quarter

Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.

Female Naval aviators flying high to make history at the Super Bowl

Watch this video clip to learn more about these amazing female pilots and the enduring legacy of women in aviation.

What Really Destroyed Tulsa’s Black Wall Street

Read this in-depth article about the Tulsa Massacre.

Extreme ‘Rogue Wave’ in The North Pacific Confirmed as Most Extreme on Record

Scientists don’t understand exactly how rogue waves form, but they predict these types of waves will only get bigger.

Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence

We’ve all heard of the liberty bell, but check out this article to learn more about the history and significance behind this extraordinary historical artifact.

From Biggie to Kendrick: super-producer Pete Rock on hip-hop’s golden ages

Learn about all about music producer Pete Rock’s incredible career and influence in the music industry.

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.

Barbara Johns: The US’ forgotten civil rights hero

In 1951, 16-year-old Barbara Johns found herself in the middle of the fight to end segregation in American schools, an effort she compared to “reaching for the moon.”

Aberystwyth: Holocaust refugee meets woman who fled Syrian war

Read about how the experiences of a Holocaust refugee and a Syrian Civil War refugee are bridged by a university exhibit in Wales.

A century after Harriet Tubman died, scholars try to separate fact from fiction

Harriet Tubman has long been a legend in the fight to abolish slavery in the United States. Recently, scholars have begun to take a closer look at what we think we know about the woman behind the legend.

When the United States Spoke French

During the Revolutionary War, France supplied the Americans with money, soldiers, and ammunition. Read about the strong ties that remained when the war ended.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Rising from the inhumanity of World War II, the United Nations was established. In 1948, it set forth this declaration of what rights all people the world over should have.

The History of the American Flag

Learn fun facts about the symbol that represents all Americans, regardless of background or politics.

Andrée Geulen, rescuer of Jewish children in Belgium, dies at 100

Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.

What Inspired ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’?

Some legends are ancient, but others have risen more recently. Read the history and inspiration of one of America’s first–and most enduring–ghost stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

Often, the best way to deal with a fear is to confront it directly. That is why so many cultures have holidays dealing with the idea of our mortality. Learn more about the Mexican Day of the Dead festival–el Día de los Muertos–that takes place every November 1st and 2nd.