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.
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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.
1776 Musical brings vibrant nontraditional casting of founding fathers to stage at DCPA
Source: CBS
Read about how 1776, a musical about the founding fathers, takes on a modern and thought-provoking twist through its most diverse cast to date.
Everyday people were civil rights heroes, too. This is the story of one town’s fight
Source: NPR
This article highlights the struggle for equality in the town of Oxford, North Carolina.
A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past
Source: npr
Read about how an unlikely discovery and fate worked together to shed light on a Jewish family’s experiences during the Holocaust.
‘Queen of Salsa’ has her own US quarter
Source: USA Today
Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.