Why Americans buy so much stuff: A short history
Source: NPR
Learn about factors that have shaped modern American consumerism from professor of American History, Lizabeth Cohen.
Culture & Society
Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution
Source: History
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
Source: BBC
Learn about how nine remarkable women resisted Nazi occupation and escaped capture.
Shirley Raines, who brings beauty and hope to Skid Row, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
Source: CNN
CNN Hero of the Year, Shirley Raines, changes the lives of homeless people living in Skid Row one haircut at a time.
Taming of the crew: the bard meets Cunard in RSC cruise deal
Source: The Guardian
Shakespeare gets his sea legs as the Royal Shakespeare Company preforms iconic scenes aboard cruise ships.
The 16-Year-Old Chinese Immigrant Who Helped Lead a 1912 US Suffrage March
Source: History
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
Source: HISTORY
Read about its origins and peruse the related readings and images.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Source: HISTORY
In honor of Black History Month, read about these six historical figures.
Our choices may be making us more individualistic
Source: ScienceDaily
Whether it’s picking out a box of cereal from the grocery aisle or deciding which sources to get our information from, we make all kinds of choices every day. This article suggests that having all these choices may ultimately have a negative impact on society.
New book celebrates the lost work of Shakespeare’s female editors
Source: The Guardian
Read about the women who edited and retold Shakespeare throughout the centuries as well as their impact on Shakespearean scholars today.