7 Famous Slave Revolts
Source: HISTORY
Slavery has existed from ancient times to the present day. Learn about some famed revolts against this “peculiar institution.”
Historic Figures
Letter from Paul Revere to Jeremy Belknap, circa 1798
Source: Massachusetts Historical Society
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 Life of the Buddha
Source: Asian Art Museum
Read about the events of the Buddha’s early life that lead him to preaching about a different way of living.
The Star-Spangled Banner
Source: Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Explore this interactive American flag which was originally made by hand in 1813 by Mary Pickersgill.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
Source: PBS
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.
Thomas Paine
Source: HISTORY
Read about the life and influence of Thomas Paine, whose writing helped shape the United States.
Stephen Crane
Source: Poetry Foundation
This biography of author Stephen Crane includes an analysis of some of his work. Click the “Poems, Articles, & More” tab to read some of his poetry.
Decades Later, Photographer Searches for Gandhi’s Legacy
Source: National Geographic
Recently, National Geographic gave a young photographer from Azerbaijan a daunting assignment: Create a photo essay about Indian independence leader Mohandas Gandhi, who died in 1948. Rena Effendi discusses how she tackled this task.
The Sapling Project
Source: The Anne Frank Center USA
For Anne Frank, a chestnut tree growing outside her window symbolized the freedom she hoped she would one day experience again. Cuttings taken from the tree before it collapsed in 2010 have been planted throughout the world, including America.
Error of Century? Balboa Park With No Statue of Balboa
Source: Times of San Diego
Historian Helen Otfield argues that a statue of Vasco Núñez de Balboa should be erected in San Diego’s Balboa Park, and she provides some history of the Spanish explorer.