When Commander Robert Peary told his team to set up camp on April 6, 1909, he wasn’t completely sure they had reached their goal. On his last trip to the North Pole, navigating the Arctic was tough, and figuring out where they were on land made it even harder. While history originally said Peary was … Read more
In the mid-1950s, African Americans wanted to gain equal rights and end discrimination, which they still faced even after slavery ended. To tackle the segregation, lack of voting rights, and violence against Black people, activists used peaceful protests and disobeyed unfair laws to get public support and change unfair rules. Here are seven important events … Read more
In America before the Civil War, being part of the Underground Railroad was dangerous. It was especially risky for those running away from slavery in the South and the people helping them, called conductors. They used secret words and signals to talk along the way and avoid getting caught. Cindy Mullock, who runs the Harriet … Read more
Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, many Americans wear green, even if they don’t have Irish ancestors. But most people wearing green may not know that its connection to St. Patrick is weak. Instead, green originally symbolized Irish nationalism and rebellion. Avoiding a Leprechaun’s Pinch? Legend has it that wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day … Read more
Royal scandals have been happening for a long time. Even kings and queens face challenges in love, loss, and infidelity. Sometimes, they could avoid consequences because of their status. Although they claimed to rule by divine right, their human flaws often brought them down from their pedestal, giving people plenty to gossip about. Here are … Read more
The story of the 10 plagues of Egypt is one of the most enduring and enigmatic narratives in history, recounted in religious texts, folklore, and popular culture. According to the biblical account, these calamities befell ancient Egypt during the time of Moses, serving as divine punishment for the oppression of the Israelites. But what were … Read more
Eclipses have long captured the imagination of humanity, often regarded as mystical and powerful events. Throughout history, these celestial phenomena have not only fascinated astronomers but also influenced cultures, beliefs, and even historical events. Let’s explore six eclipses that left an indelible mark on history, shaping the course of civilizations and inspiring awe and wonder … Read more
In this series, we’ve been talking about how some people have used the idea of a “white, racially pure Middle Ages” for their own political reasons, especially by right-wing extremists. But it’s not just extremists who believe in this idea. Many people, maybe most, learn about the Middle Ages from movies, TV shows, and video … Read more