Ukranians oppressed by the Soviet Stalin regime managed to smuggle in a translation of George Orwell’s indictment of Stalinism.
Tag Archives: History
Next generation of activists confronts Mississippi’s violent past on Freedom Summer anniversary
Fifty years after the murders of three young civil rights workers shocked the nation, a group of students visited the small Mississippi town where it happened to reflect on the past and look toward the future.
Remembrances of the Mysterious, Maligned Soviet Censor
What kind of person becomes a censor? An American journalist learns who his Soviet nemesis was.
The World’s Oldest Papyrus and What It Can Tell Us About the Great Pyramids
A recently discovered treasure trove of papyri tells us more about ancient Egyptian life and culture. Read what a travel journal found with the other papyri reveals about the lives of everyday workers during the time period when the Pyramids were built at Giza.
Alexandra Zapruder
Alexandra Zapruder speaks about the diaries written by children of the Holocaust in this podcast, Voices on Antisemitism, for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The day the Constitution was adopted
Read about the battle to ratify the Constitution in at least nine states, the number required to officially adopt it.
Mass Exodus From the Plains
During the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl led millions of people from the Plains states to move to California. Read about the migration and click some of the links in the menu on the left for other biographies, articles, and photo galleries that describe the time period.
Black Leaders During Reconstruction
Learn how former slaves and black leaders joined the political process after the Civil War.
Hope, Despair, and Memory
Author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. Read his powerful Nobel lecture.
Ocean Explorer: Technology
Earth’s last frontier is the ocean. Learn about the history of ocean exploration and the latest technology that’s helping today’s explorers learn more than ever before.
7 Famous Slave Revolts
Slavery has existed from ancient times to the present day. Learn about some famed revolts against this “peculiar institution.”
Beyond: What drives the urge to explore?
Why do some people feel driven to explore, while others are content to remain at home? Learn how these variations benefit humans.
Hurricane Katrina: Then and Now
Ten years after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the recovery of New Orleans continues. See the progress from 2005 to 2015 in this photo essay.
Letter from Paul Revere to Jeremy Belknap, circa 1798
Historical letters sometimes bring to light decisions that mattered. Read this article about Paul Revere’s letter summarizing events on the night of his famous ride.
The Star-Spangled Banner
Explore this interactive American flag which was originally made by hand in 1813 by Mary Pickersgill. Find out about its history by selecting the hotspots and learn about preservation plans for future generations.
Indian removal
From the 1810s to the 1830s, Andrew Jackson was instrumental in negotiating treaties that pushed the Native American tribes of the eastern United States out west.
The Stamp Act Riots, 250 Years Ago
Read this overview of the Stamp Act, which was passed by England’s Parliament in 1765 and led American colonists to rebel.
Thomas Paine
Read about the life and influence of Thomas Paine, whose writing helped shape the United States.
Where the Buffalo No Longer Roamed
While the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad connected the East coast and the West coast, it also led to the further decrease of the Native American population, as well as that of buffalo herds.
Indian Country Diaries: The Urban Relocation Program
In the 1950s, Native Americans were encouraged to move from reservations into urban areas. Learn more about how and why this relocation program happened and what the results were.