The Real Story of Revere’s Ride
Source: The Paul Revere House Museum
Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of one of America’s most storied Sons of Liberty. Click on the interactive map to learn more about Revere’s route.
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Born in the USA: The Chinese Immigrant Son Who Fought for Birthright Citizenship
Source: History
In an important U.S. immigration law milestone, Wong Kim Ark sued the U.S. government to recognize birthright citizenship for children of immigrants. Read the remarkable story here.
Stories Survive: Paula Weissman
Source: Museum of Jewish Heritage
Like Anne Frank, Paula Weissman was sent to a Nazi concentration camp as a teenager. Learn about how she made a life for herself after liberation, and explore the site for more powerful stories.
The Asian American Women Who Fought to Make Their Mark in WWII
Source: HISTORY
Read about the extraordinary women who overcame adversity to work as pilots, translators, guerilla fighters, and more during their country’s time of need.
Biography of Tenzing Norgay, First Man to Conquer Mt Everest
Source: ThoughtCo
Read about the first Sherpa to conquer the historic climb.
What a 13th-Century Medieval Text Can Teach Us About Queerness and Gender
Source: Lit Hub
While people may not typically look to the 13th-century medieval texts for shining examples of equitable representation, an old text about a knight in shining armor inspired author Alex Myers.
How Dogs and Humans Evolved and Migrated in Tandem
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Read about how dogs, human’s best friends, influenced human evolution and vice versa.
Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Count Dracula, Nosferatu, the Cullens. What do they have in common aside from a shared aversion to sunlight? Their roots could be traced to similar vampire panics and folklore. Click to read more.
9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence
Source: HISTORY
Read nine interesting, yet not-so-well-known stories about the people, places, and events surrounding one of America’s most important founding documents.
The History of Naturalization Requirements in the U.S.
Source: ThoughtCo
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen has undergone many changes over 200 years. This detailed timeline tells the story.