Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Source: PBS
View the photo gallery and read the captions for an overview of the settlers and workers affected by the transcontinental railroad. Explore the links on the left for more information on the topic.
History
Two steps forward, one step back: how World War II changed how we do human research
Source: The Conversation
The use of vulnerable humans in medical experiments during World War II led to the creation of a code of ethics and standards that continues to be loosely enforced.
Gibson: Madison was no party animal
Source: The Roanoke Times
In this opinion piece, Bob Gibson, the executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, argues that James Madison serves as a unifying figure in a divisive political climate.
German Propaganda Archive
Source: Calvin College
View this collection of Nazi propaganda posters compiled by Randall Bytwerk, a professor at Calvin College, whose goal is to shed light on how Germans were persuaded to accept Hitler’s dictatorship.
National Parks: Ken Burns on why they were America’s best idea
Source: USA Today
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial in 2016. An award-winning documentary filmmaker explains why our national parks matter more now than ever.
Have Egyptologists found Nefertiti’s long-lost tomb?
Source: CNN
It’s all in knowing where and how to look: The long search for the tomb of a legendary Egyptian queen may be nearing its end.
The Forgotten Female Action Stars of the 1910s
Source: The Atlantic
Action-adventure heroes aren’t only men. Early films starred many women in action roles, even performing daring feats in ankle-length skirts! Learn about the tales told in their films.
A History Of Loyalty Programs, And How They Have Changed
Source: Sweet Tooth Rewards
When did the first loyalty programs come about? You might be surprised by the answer. Learn about the early beginnings of loyalty programs and how the system has evolved from copper tokens to mobile apps.
Oseola McCarty
Source: The Wall Street Journal
In 1995, Oseola McCarty donated $150,000, the majority of her life savings, to The University of Southern Mississippi. The donation made a huge impact on the lives of the African-American students from southern Mississippi who received scholarships to study at the University.
Robber barons and silicon sultans
Source: The Economist
This article compares the entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley to the Robber Barons of the Gilded Age.