He’s Supposed to Marry a Japanese Princess. Just Don’t Call Him Her Fiancé.
Source: The New York Times
Princess Mako of Japan and her fiance endure pressure from her royal family, but defy expectations.
History
More than 12 years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists are learning what makes some survivors more resilient than others
Source: Science Magazine
Why have some survivors of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina been able to recover effectively, while others have had a harder time getting back on their feet? Click this link to learn more about research on this topic.
In the Home, a Woman’s Work Is Never Done, Never Honored, and Never Paid For
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
A Smithsonian exhibition highlights the “invisible labor” women have been doing at home for decades as conversations regarding women empowerment swarm the nation.
Did Black Rebellion Win the Civil War?
Source: JSTOR Daily
Historians are giving credit to sociologist, W.E.B. DuBois’s idea that enslaved workers coordinated a general strike, which helped end the Civil War.
Anne Frank’s Stepsister Meets Teenagers from Swastika Photo
Source: NY Times
Anne Frank’s stepsister speaks to worldwide ignorance in response to teenagers’ hateful display.
The Underground Railroad
Source: Google Earth
Explore significant stops along the Underground Railroad on this interactive map.
Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.
6 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Source: History
Most people know about George Washington and other key players of the American Revolution, but many other people contributed to the United States’ ultimate success. Read about 6 lesser-known heroes here.
Montana House Approves Replacing Columbus Day With ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’
Source: Montana Public Radio
The Montana House of Representatives voted to join several other states in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day. However, the fight for recognition is not over yet!
How 19th-Century Women Used Department Stores to Gain Their Freedom
Source: HISTORY
In the 1870s, the creation of deparatment stores gave women a socially acceptably way to leave the home, both as shoppers and as part of the workforce.