How Did Ex-Slave’s Letter to Master Come to Be?
Source: The Associated Press
Read this article to find out more about ex-slave Jordan Anderson and his famous letter to his former master.
Historic Figures
Text of Ex-Slave’s Letter to His Former Master
Source: Yahoo News
Soon after the Civil War, Confederate Colonel Patrick Henry Anderson asked one of his ex-slaves, Jordan Anderson, to return to his Tennessee plantation to work. Read Jordan Anderson’s satirical response.
What Happened to the Two Other Men on Paul Revere’s Ride?
Source: How Stuff Works
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.
The Day the Universe Changed
Source: BBC
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.
Hernando de Soto
Source: Biography, A&E Television Networks
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.”
Anne Frank
Source: Anne Frank House
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.
Nelson Mandela
Source: History, A&E Television Networks
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.