History

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.

Powell Calls His U.N. Speech a Lasting Blot on His Record

Source: The New York Times

Despite his many accomplishments, Colin Powell may be best known for a decision that helped spur U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Read about how he evaluated that choice at the time and what he has learned from it.

‘All humanity was taken away from us’: Anne Frank’s stepsister recalls Holocaust, her time at Auschwitz

Source: The Chronicle (Duke University)

Anne Frank’s childhood friend—whose mother married Anne Frank’s father after the war—discusses her experiences during the Holocaust and their lifelong effects.

One of the Worst Man-Made Disasters in History

Source: Smithsonian

Man-made disasters are entirely preventable. Watch this video to find out why the warning signs of a deadly chain of events in 20th-century Italy were ignored.