Humboldt in the New World
Source: Humanities
Journeying through South America, Alexander von Humboldt sought nothing less than “the unity of nature.”
Historic Figures
The War Over King’s Legacy
Source: Newsweek
Martin Luther King Jr.’s life ended before his work was complete, leaving others to interpret his intentions and delineate his legacy. Vern E. Smith and Jon Meacham discuss the history and the ongoing disagreements over who King was and what his work means today.
From Divided States, A ‘United’ Nation—Thanks To These Men
Source: NPR
In this interview, we hear from Simon Winchester, author of The Men Who United The States: America’s Explorers, Inventors, Eccentrics, and Mavericks, and the Creation of One Nation, Indivisible, about the people who made the United States such a great nation.
Anne Frank’s Amsterdam
Source: Anne Frank House
A new digital scrapbook combines images from World War II Amsterdam with images of modern-day Amsterdam to give viewers a unique perspective into the world of Anne Frank.
Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet
Source: Teen Ink
If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome deeply held fears, be sure to read this interview with Dr. Maya Angelou. As a child, she ‘d been afraid to talk, yet she grew up to become a writer, a poet, a teacher, and an all-around inspiration to others. Check out her advice about living a full life, measuring success, and more.
Teaching About Anne Frank from a Kid’s-Eye View
Source: The State
Some students in South Carolina trained to be tour guides for a traveling exhibit put together by the Anne Frank House Museum. This article and short video show how the experience inspired them.
Little Rock Central High School: National Historic Site
Source: National Park Service
In 1957, nine students in Arkansas decided that they would attend Little Rock Central High School. Their decision led to big changes all over the United States. Visit this National Park Service site to find out how and why.
An Oral History of the March on Washington
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
The March on Washington was a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights movement. Read and listen to these first-hand accounts of people who were in the Mall on that monumental day.
Doris Kearns Goodwin On Lincoln And His “Team Of Rivals”
Source: NPR
When Abraham Lincoln became president, he appointed three political rivals to his cabinet. Read this interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Doris Kearns Goodwin to discover how Lincoln found common ground with his political rivals. Then, click on the link to read an excerpt from her book.
Oliver Sacks Shares Tales of Musical Hallucinations
Source: Scientific American
In a hallucination, what is unreal seems real—whether a brief impression or a complete and lifelike scene. Ben Thomas discusses renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks’s book titled Hallucinations in this article.