Fourth of July – Independence Day
Source: History
Next month, millions of people across the nation will celebrate Independence Day. Have you ever wondered about the history of the holiday, or what celebrations in the past must’ve looked like?
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The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Source: Smithsonian
Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, is a federal holiday that recognizes the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Read more about the history and significance of this national holiday.
More than a century after their land was ravaged by the California gold rush, Yurok Tribe to reclaim territory
Source: CBS News
| After nearly 200 years of loss, destruction, and survival, the Yurok people are reclaiming a piece of their homeland. This historic return isn’t just about the past, it’s about building a future where Native wisdom leads the way in protecting our planet. |
How Freedom Summer activists brought the Free Speech Movement to Berkeley
Source: UC Berkeley News
| When UC Berkeley tried to silence students advocating for civil rights and against the Vietnam War, young activists refused to back down. One of them, Mario Savio, delivered a fiery speech that lit a spark across the nation. |
Anne Frank’s hidden home, now in Manhattan
Source: CNN
This exhibit recreates the Annex where Anne Frank took refuge and wrote down her thoughts, introducing her story to a new generation of readers.
Texas Freedom Colonies Project Atlas & Study
Source: Zinn Education Project
Freedom colonies, or towns established by formerly enslaved people, are an important part of Texas history. Read about how this history is being documented and remembered today!
USPS to Issue Stamps of Historic Battlefields of the American Revolution
Source: USPS
To honor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, a new series of postage stamps will be released, each depicting an important moment in the American Revolutionary War.
Rare Copy of Famous Shakespeare Love Poem Found
Source: BBC
Could one of the world’s most celebrated love poems actually be about politics? A discovery, made in the depths of the Oxford library, sheds light on the history behind Sonnet 116.
What Happened to the Real Von Trapp Family from The Sound of Music?
Source: People
Many people have heard of the 1965 hit film “The Sound of Music.” However, most don’t know the story of the real von Trapp family, or how they came to America.
The Brutalist honours my family’s hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody
Source: BBC
Find out how starring in “The Brutalist” allows actor Adrien Brody to connect with his own family history.