History

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.

The Civilian Experience in the Civil War

Source: National Park Service

This essay describes the hardships faced by civilians during the Civil War.

The Epidemic That Revolutionized Medicine And American Politics

Source: WAMC

In 1721, an outbreak of smallpox in Boston led to the introduction of inoculation, which created political division.

10 Questions for Charles C. Mann

Source: Discover

Charles C. Mann, author of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, answers questions about a second edition of the book and its follow-up, 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.