Although their own “midnight” rides were as important as that of Paul Revere, the efforts of William Dawes, Samuel Prescott, and others have sometimes been forgotten. Read this exciting history of what happened that famous April night in 1775. You may not realize just how many people it took to spread the news that the British were coming.
With each new gadget, tech companies declare that everything has changed. Whether that’s true will remain to be seen, of course. Looking back, though, it’s far easier to see clearly what discoveries and inventions really did change everything. In this fascinating 10-part series, James Burke examines the advances that altered our world.
Learn about Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer credited with discovering the Mississippi River and a subject in Joy Harjo’s poem titled “New Orleans.”
Visit the Anne Frank house online, where you can read about the events in her life, enter a 3D version of her hiding place in the secret annex, examine her writing, view photographs, and more.
Imprisoned for nearly 30 years for standing up for his beliefs, Nelson Mandela is a man who knew his voice had to be heard, even if he had to speak from prison. Learn more about this remarkable man by reading his biography, and pay particular attention to the description of his years behind bars.
