African American Spirituals
Source: Library of Congress
Why might singing be important for laboring slaves? Click this link to learn more about the important roles folksongs called spirituals played in the lives of slaves.
History
Crossing the Ocean Blue
Source: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The great explorer Christopher Columbus left Spain in 1492 on a voyage of exploration. The 3 ships he set off with were believed to be “technology that was far ahead of its time”. Think of this connection and about why this article appears on The American Society of Mechanical Engineers website.
‘One Nation with News for All’: Newseum looks at Ethnic media in America
Source: The Washington Post
Read about the contributions of foreign-language and ethnic media in the United States.
On Protest Photography
Source: Magnum Photos
Writer Maisie Skidmore discusses the power of photography to record protest movements.
Lowell Mill Women Create the First Union of Working Women
Source: AFL-CIO
In the early 1800s, the women who worked in Massachussetts textile mills organized to fight for better working conditions.
Why the Colonies Most Galvanizing Leader Never Became a Founding Father
Source: Smithsonian
Learn how James Otis, Jr., inpsired early revolutionary thinking with fiery speeches against British rule.
The real history of Native American team names
Source: USA Today
In this article, the writer explores the history and context of Native American team names and logos.
Macbeth’s encounter with the witches
Source: The Holinshed Project
Shakespeare’s source material, Holinshed’s Chronicles, appeared in two versions. Scholars from Oxford University have recently made side-by-side comparisons available online.
Shackleton’s Ad – Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey
Source: Discerning History
Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton is said to have advertised for companions: “Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful.” But did he really?
10 Things You May Not Know About the French and Indian War
Source: HISTORY
HISTORY has put together this list of interesting information about the French and Indian War.