History

Huston middle-schoolers get tangible Civil War lesson

Source: Trib Live

History lessons over the American Civil War are more engaging than ever as students interact with clothing, toys, and other objects from that era.

Since American Revolution, women have played part on front lines

Source: The Daily Item

Women in the United States have always been active participants in war efforts, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.

The dead we honor: Shakespeare’s apt words for Memorial Day

Source: New York Post

Centuries after they were written, Shakespeare’s words remain poignant as we honor veterans on Memorial Day.

For Holocaust survivors in the U.S., more than remembrance is needed

Source: Washington Post

Holocaust survivors have incredibly important stories to tell, and it’s imperative we protect those stories, as well as the people behind them.

A Brief Introduction to Gothic Literature

Source: ThoughtCo.

You may have heard of ‘Gothic horror,’ but do you know what makes a story ‘Gothic’ or not? This resources provides a quick, high-level breakdown of key elements, themes, and techniques that can earn a story the label of ‘Gothic,’ as well as a few examples of famous Gothic horror stories you can read on your own.

How do you make a mummy? Ancient Egyptians’ surprising formulas revealed

Source: nbc

Have you ever wondered how ancient Egyptian mummies remain so well preserved? Recently discovered jars may hold the answer.

The shortest American Civil War summary you’ll ever read

Source: USA Today

Key dates and events are highlighted in this brief, informative overview of the American Civil War.

Surviving copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio to go on show

Source: The Guardian

Many of Shakespeare’s works might be lost to us forever had they not been preserved in a collection of published manuscripts known as the First Folio.