History

Hernán Cortés Biography

Source: Biography

This biography and video provide information about explorer and conqueror Hernán Cortés, who overthrew the Aztec empire in the sixteenth century.

Is The Declaration Of Independence Based On A Lie?

Source: Forbes

Former political science professor and writer Tom Lindsay argues that the Declaration of Independence’s claim that “all men are created equal” wasn’t meant to reflect society at the time, but what it could be.

At American Art: A New Look on How Artists Recorded the Civil War

Source: Smithsonian

This article analyzes an art exhibition that featured paintings and photographs created during the Civil War. It examines the metaphorical landscapes and realistic depictions of everyday life.

Artwork of Erie Canal from its 1825 opening found

Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Read about a Vermont historian’s journey to inform others of the impact of the Erie Canal and to distribute the artwork of an Episcopalian minister who recorded what it looked like when first built. Be sure to click through the slideshow of images at the top.

Richard and Mildred Loving Interview

Source: History vs Hollywood

Like Romeo and Juliet, Richard and Mildred Loving married despite overwhelming opposition to their relationship. But this mild-mannered Virginia couple’s love changed the law of the land. Watch an interview from the time of their Supreme Court victory.

Who Was John Wilkes Booth Before He Became Lincoln’s Assassin?

Source: NPR

Before John Wilkes Booth shot and killed Abraham Lincoln, he was a talented and popular actor. This article takes a look at his life prior to his assassination of the president.

The Desegregation of Sturgis High School

Source: Kentucky Historical Society

What was the first day of school like for the eight African American students who first attended one all-white Kentucky school?

Apartheid’s roots: The Natives Lands Act

Source: BBC

Apartheid, the system of racial segregation that controlled South Africa until the 1990s, was set in place through a law from over a century ago that unfairly allotted land.