Harriet Tubman has long been a legend in the fight to abolish slavery in the United States. Recently, scholars have begun to take a closer look at what we think we know about the woman behind the legend.
During the Revolutionary War, France supplied the Americans with money, soldiers, and ammunition. Read about the strong ties that remained when the war ended.
Rising from the inhumanity of World War II, the United Nations was established. In 1948, it set forth this declaration of what rights all people the world over should have.
Learn fun facts about the symbol that represents all Americans, regardless of background or politics.
Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.
Some legends are ancient, but others have risen more recently. Read the history and inspiration of one of America’s first–and most enduring–ghost stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Often, the best way to deal with a fear is to confront it directly. That is why so many cultures have holidays dealing with the idea of our mortality. Learn more about the Mexican Day of the Dead festival–el Día de los Muertos–that takes place every November 1st and 2nd.
Is history repeating itself? Read about the uncanny similarities and drastic differences between the Roaring Twenties and now.
Learn about how the grievances of King George III were used to justify the American Revolution and win French support throughout the war.
The inspiring legacy of Holocaust survivor Arnold Frinland is shared to a worldwide audience via social media.
