The Gettysburg Address
Source: HISTORY
Abraham Lincoln’s brief, powerful speech still resonates today. Find out more about the circumstances in which he delivered it.
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RACE: Are We So Different?
Source: American Anthropological Association
Despite apparent differences among people whose ancestors came from different part of the world, all humans can be traced back to a shared beginning. This interactive site explores our assumptions about the idea of race.
Secret of Photo 51
Source: PBS/NOVA
James Watson and Francis Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery of the structure of DNA. One key to this discovery was a photograph taken using a revolutionary technique by the English scientist Rosalind Franklin. Explore this site to learn how Franklin made this stunning photograph and why she didn’t receive the credit she was due during her lifetime.
What Does It Mean to Cross the Rubicon?
Source: History
Whether or not to cross the Rubicon was a decision that Roman governor Julius Caesar had to make. Watch the video to find out why his decision was momentous.
The First Writings
Source: National Geographic
Voices from the past are still heard today in ancient writing. Learn why archaeologists changed their minds about the origins of writing after discovering tiny tablets in an Egyptian tomb.
Children on the Battlefield
Source: Civil War Trust
How did younger boys get around the legal age limitations to join the army in the Civil War? What roles did the boys carry out when enlisted? How did they fit into camp life amongst the older soldiers, and what impact did the battleground have on these young lives?
Nelson Mandela on the Diary of Anne Frank
Source: Anne Frank House
In this video footage broadcast in 1995, Nelson Mandela talks about how he identified with Anne Frank’s situation through reading her diary while imprisoned on Robben Island.
The Gold Rush of 1849
Source: HISTORY
In the middle of the 19th century, the California Gold Rush transformed the country.
Jamestown Unearthed: Historic Jamestowne Opens Hands-On Archaeology to Guests
Source: Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
A new exhibit on Jamestown Island allows visitors to sift through archeological artifacts themselves and to view 3D printer technology that archeologists use to replicate the artifacts.
Just A Few Important Words About The Declaration Of Independence
Source: NPR
Stephen Lucas, a professor of humanities, analyzes the language of the Declaration of Independence.