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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.
Why Americans buy so much stuff: A short history
Learn about factors that have shaped modern American consumerism from professor of American History, Lizabeth Cohen.
Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution
January 14th is National Ratification Day, but what does that mean? Learn the meaning behind this significant moment in American history.
In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
Learn about how nine remarkable women resisted Nazi occupation and escaped capture.
The 16-Year-Old Chinese Immigrant Who Helped Lead a 1912 US Suffrage March
Read about the extraordinary life of Ping-Hua Lee, who not only fought for women’s suffrage, but also the rights of fellow Chinese American immigrants.
Black History Month
Read about its origins and peruse the related readings and images.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
In honor of Black History Month, read about these six historical figures.
The Backstory: Civil rights lessons. Why we need to learn about 1961 to better understand 2021.
In the last 60 years, how much progress has been made in the Civil Rights movement? This article explains how events in 1961 are connected to the struggle for equality that continues in America today.
New book celebrates the lost work of Shakespeare’s female editors
Read about the women who edited and retold Shakespeare throughout the centuries as well as their impact on Shakespearean scholars today.
A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.
Read about how, against almost impossible odds, the family of Holocaust survivor Dora Rapaport was finally reunited.
The battle of Yorktown: Historic victory or tragic memory?
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for American forces, but not everyone was celebrating.