6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Source: History
Read about acts of courage that left a lasting impact during the American Civil War.
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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.
Music in the Revolutionary War
Source: George Washington's Mount Vernon
Musicians in the Continental Army did more than boost morale among soldiers. Drumbeats and fife whistles also provided important instructions, on and off the battlefields.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Statue of Liberty
Source: Parade
Did you know that this famous lady could have ended up in Boston or Philadelphia, or further afield? These ten interesting facts might surprise you.
10 Offbeat Things Humans Have Launched into Space
Source: How Stuff Works
Did you know that Buzz Lightyear has really been to space? Most of the more than 100 space trips have included an odd item or two on board. Read to find out more about the interesting, and sometimes wacky, items that have traveled to space.
Brandeis University in Massachusetts hosts exhibit of paintings of girls and women killed in the Holocaust
Source: CBS
An exhibit at Brandeis University honors the lives of girls and women killed in the Holocaust through paintings, photographs, and first-hand accounts given by Holocaust survivor, Luisa Milch.