Ida B. Wells

Source: Biography, A&E Television Networks

Ida B. Wells was a journalist who spoke out for women’s rights and against lynching, amongst numerous other issues. Watch a mini-biography, and learn more about Wells at this site.

Remembering Earthquake Shacks, San Francisco’s Original Tiny Houses

Source: Curbed San Francisco

After the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed a large portion of San Francisco, refugee camps of very small houses were built. They were later moved to different parts of the city and some still exist today.

The Curse of King Tut: Facts & Fable

Source: Live Science

Is the curse surrounding King Tut’s tomb real? Some people think so— read about why.

America Has Tried Reparations Before. Here Is How it Went

Source: The New York Times

Descendants of enslaved people may be entitled to reparations, but what can we learn from previous attempts to compensate people for a wrong?

Public Understanding of the Holocaust, from WWII to Today

Source: Roper Center, Cornell University

It’s said that hindsight is 20/20; looking back, the horrors of the Holocaust are clear. But what did Americans think at the time?

Without the Right to Protest, America Is Doomed to Fail

Source: The New York Times

The author of this opinion piece wants to remind those who call for an end to Black Lives Matter protests that the right to protest is crucial to the health of American democracy.

How teachers are debunking some of the myths of Thanksgiving

Source: PBS

Consider what you’ve learned about Thanksgiving over the years. How does it compare to what is said in this video?

‘There are no words’: As coronavirus kills Indigenous elders, endangered languages face extinction

Source: The Washington Post

Tapi Yawalapiti is one of the remaining two people who know the Yawalapiti language. He’s doing all he can to to ensure it’s not completely lost one day.

Welcome to the Museum of the American Revolution’s Virtual Tour

Source: Museum of the American Revolution

Check out this extensive virtual tour of the Museum of the American Revolution! Move through different rooms and click on artifacts to learn about an important part of American history.

What Thanksgiving means for Native Americans

Source: University of Colorado

While Thanksgiving can mean many different things to different people, it is important to acknowledge the truth of the holiday and not perpetuate historical inaccuracies.