Tag Archives: History

Abigail Adams Biography

Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, served as an unofficial advisor to the second president of the United States. She also fought for the right of married women to own personal property.

U.S. Immigration Before 1965

Read about the waves of immigration in the United States and why people chose this country to start new lives in.

Holocaust survivors reunite with the woman who cared for them after the war

Andra and Tatiana Bucci, who were 4 and 6 years old when they were taken to a concentration camp, traveled to the U.S. as adults to reunite with their former caregiver, a kind woman they called “Manna.” Read this article about the reunion.

The Purges in the USSR

The systematic elimination of people viewed as political enemies is nothing new. Learn about Stalin’s ruthless purges during the 1930s.

Muckraking Journalist Jacob Riis and Gilded Age New York City

This lecture by Professor Daniel Czitrom from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts gives an overview of Jacob Riis. Watch the clips at the following marks for a look at some of Riis’s work and to get a sense of his purpose and relevance today: 20:38–25:10, 36:35–38:40, 45:02–47:35, and 50:56–52:16.

Professor Says He Has Solved a Mystery Over a Slave’s Novel

Gregg Hecimovich, a professor of English in South Carolina, may have successfully identified the woman who wrote The Bondwoman’s Narrative. The novel is thought to be the first written by an African-American woman. Until now, no one knew the author’s true identity.

Archaeologists Discover Temple in Egypt Inspired by Greek God Zeus

How far did the stories of ancient gods and heroes spread? New evidence suggests that many ancient cultures may have overlapped even more than we realized.

The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with her American liberator

Read about the incredible story of a Holocaust survivor and an American soldier who found love in the midst of War.

How the American Revolution Spurred Independence Movements Around the World

The American Revolution, a momentous event in US history, also had an impact on revolutions world-wide.

7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus

Learn how Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, is more complex than many think with these facts about her story.

What America’s voting rights activists can learn from past movements for civil rights

The author of this opinion piece reminds his readers that throughout our nation’s history, the struggle for equity and equality has always faced resistance. He urges activists to be strong and resilient as they work to ensure voting rights for all Americans.

Russian strike kills 96-year-old Holocaust survivor in Ukraine

Learn about the devastating loss of Borys Romanchenko: Holocaust survivor, grandfather, and dedicated member of the community.

5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution

These Founding Fathers not only dedicated their lives and careers to the American Revolution, but also a fair amount of money. Check out this History article to find out more.

Constance Baker Motley Taught the Nation How to Win Justice

Click this link to learn about the nation’s first Black female federal judge and her important contributions to the Civil Rights movement.

Anne Frank’s betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book

The book that claims to know the identity of Anne Frank’s betrayer is now under scrutiny. Check out this article to find out why.

Early edition of US Declaration of Independence to go on sale

Learn about this rare edition of the Declaration of Independence as well as the historic collection it comes from.

How gospel music helped power the Civil Rights Movement

Click this link to read about the long-standing connection between music and activism in Black American culture, including the vital role of gospel music as a form of protest.