The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Source: Smithsonian
Poe’s death is an unsolved mystery. This article present nine theories for the demise of this famous American writer.
Historic Figures
Abigail Adams Biography
Source: 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.
Muckraking Journalist Jacob Riis and Gilded Age New York City
Source: C-SPAN
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
Source: The New York Times
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.
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
Source: History
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
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
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
Source: BBC
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.
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.
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.
The Tragic Myth of the Sun God’s Son
Source: TED
Watch the video and consider what the myth teaches us about science and nature.