Ben Franklin in Paris: How the Founding Father Won France’s Support
Source: History Channel
As colonists faced tough odds in the Revolutionary War, America’s first diplomat worked his charm to win France’s vital backing.
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The “Lieber Code” – The First Modern Codification of the Laws of War
Source: Library of Congress Blog
Have you ever heard of the Geneva Conventions? They are a series of treaties that define how many aspects of war are to be conducted–such as the taking of prisoners or treatment of civilians. But did you know the first modern attempt to write rules for warfare actually happened during the Civil War? They were written by Francis Lieber and issued in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln as instructions for what Union soldiers could–and couldn’t–do while waging war in the field.
US appeals court says Madrid museum is rightful owner of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting
Source: Euro News
In 1939, Lilly Cassirer Neubauer was forced to sell her priceless Pissarro painting in order to escape Nazi-occupied Germany. Now, her descendants continue to fight for their right to the stolen heirloom.
Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party
Source: census.gov
Learn more about the first ever United States Census and the population of the thirteen colonies when it was taken in 1790.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Source: History
Read about acts of courage that left a lasting impact during the American Civil War.
The Amazon’s ancient complex of ‘lost cities’ flourished for a thousand years
Source: NBC
A new discovery in the Amazon unveils more information about the vibrant and complex civilization of the Upano people, who populated the region thousands of years ago.
Holocaust museum celebrates Rebecca Rubin, the Jewish immigrant and American Girl doll
Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Rebecca Rubin, the first ever Jewish American Girl Doll, educates a new generation on the Holocaust.
These Chemists Cracked the Code to Long-Lasting Roman Concrete
Source: ScienceNews
Its formula long forgotten, the mystery of why Roman concrete remained strong over several millennia when more modern versions crumbled much faster has long baffled scientists and engineers. But now the secret of “self-healing” concrete has been rediscovered and it could lead to a construction revolution more than 2,000 years after it was first discovered.
10 Facts About Hera
Source: Have Fun With History
How much do you know about Hera, one of the original Olympians, wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage and fertility, and fan of peacocks and cows? There’s a lot more to this goddess than most people think. Check this article out to learn 10 fun facts about Hera that most people probably aren’t familiar with.
Overview of the Gilded Age
Source: Digital History
In this online digital museum, you will find information and interesting facts about the Gilded Age. Be sure to browse through the various tabs to learn about the people, music, and film of the time.