The Purges in the USSR
Source: History Learning Site
The systematic elimination of people viewed as political enemies is nothing new. Learn about Stalin’s ruthless purges during the 1930s.
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Muckraking Journalist Jacob Riis and Gilded Age New York City
Source: C-SPAN
This lecture by Professor Daniel Czitrom from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts gives an overview of Jacob Riis. Watch the clips at the following marks for a look at some of Riis’s work and to get a sense of his purpose and relevance today: 20:38–25:10, 36:35–38:40, 45:02–47:35, and 50:56–52:16.
Professor Says He Has Solved a Mystery Over a Slave’s Novel
Source: The New York Times
Gregg Hecimovich, a professor of English in South Carolina, may have successfully identified the woman who wrote The Bondwoman’s Narrative. The novel is thought to be the first written by an African-American woman. Until now, no one knew the author’s true identity.
Archaeologists Discover Temple in Egypt Inspired by Greek God Zeus
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
How far did the stories of ancient gods and heroes spread? New evidence suggests that many ancient cultures may have overlapped even more than we realized.
The Holocaust survivor who fell in love with her American liberator
Source: The Washington Post
Read about the incredible story of a Holocaust survivor and an American soldier who found love in the midst of War.
How the American Revolution Spurred Independence Movements Around the World
Source: History
The American Revolution, a momentous event in US history, also had an impact on revolutions world-wide.
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
Source: How Stuff Works
Learn how Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, is more complex than many think with these facts about her story.
What America’s voting rights activists can learn from past movements for civil rights
Source: The Conversation
The author of this opinion piece reminds his readers that throughout our nation’s history, the struggle for equity and equality has always faced resistance. He urges activists to be strong and resilient as they work to ensure voting rights for all Americans.
Russian strike kills 96-year-old Holocaust survivor in Ukraine
Source: CNN
Learn about the devastating loss of Borys Romanchenko: Holocaust survivor, grandfather, and dedicated member of the community.
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
Source: History
These Founding Fathers not only dedicated their lives and careers to the American Revolution, but also a fair amount of money. Check out this History article to find out more.