Guide to the classics: The Arthurian legend
Source: The Conversation
Are the tales of King Arthur based in fact? TL;DR: Probably not, but they’re a lot of fun!
History
Classic Slave Narratives
Source: Thought Co.
One powerful driver of the abolitionist movement was the words of formerly enslaved people. Find out about some of the most influential slave narratives.
75 Years Later, Anne Frank’s Diary Still Has Much To Teach
Source: NPR
If World War II seems like ancient history, think again. Here’s what we can learn from Anne Frank’s experiences then.
Langston Hughes’ Collection of Harlem Rent Party Advertisements
Source: Slate
Due to high rental rates and low salaries in the 1920s through the 1950s, black tenants in Harlem threw rent parties to help pay their rent. Langston Hughes collected cards advertising such events.
Phantom Islands – A Sonic Atlas
Source: Andrew Pekler
Phantom islands are islands which were thought to exist at one point in time. Explore a sonic atlas of some of history’s most well-known phantom islands.
Revolutionary Moments in Law Enforcement
Source: The Marshall Project
Robin Washington draws parallels between modern protests and pre-Revolutionary War civil disobedience. Is de-escalation the answer?
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman
Source: TEDEd
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave, a successful conductor in the Underground Railroad, a spy, and much more. Watch the video to learn more about the incredible life of an inspiration.
Jacob Riis
Source: HISTORY
Jacob Riis brought the darkness of New York City’s tenement housing into light with his photos. This forced America to confront the brutal conditions that impoverished people faced.
The Statue of Liberty Has Long Been a Magnet for Protest
Source: HISTORY
A symbol for American values and freedom, the Statue of Liberty has been used as a tool to promote the goals of protestors throughout history.
Are Dictators on the Way Out or the Way Up?
Source: US News & World Report
Have elections, uprisings, and political protests across the globe led to a decline in authoritarian goverments in recent years? This article takes a look at worldwide trends and examines what happens when dictators are removed from power.