The African-American Suffragists History Forgot
Suffragette chronicles the struggle for the vote in Britain. It also brings to mind our own suffrage story.
Do You Want to Repeat History or Make History?
It's time to get out of the rut. Especially ruts made by other people. Sherlock Holmes knew how to recognize it; Jay Acunzo knows how to make it happen.
This Is Almost Certainly the Worst Argument Against Socialism in History
Don't worry, there's definitely more of this idiocy to come.
The Surprising History of Smiling
In our blog, we take a look at the surprising history of smiling and how a smile has been seen as both good and bad over the last few centuries.
African Writers Whose Work You Should Be Reading
13 Of The Worst Heartbreaks In Literary History
Anyone who loves books as much as I do knows that sometimes the attachments you form with characters on the page are as strong — or sometimes (maybe embarrassingly) stronger — than the attachments you form with people in your real life. And once you’…
Editors’ Choice: Can We Date Revolutions in the History of Literature and Music?
Humanists know the subjects we study are complex. So on the rare occasions when we describe them with numbers at all, we tend to proceed cautiously. Maybe too cautiously. Distant readers have spent a ...
Aspirin may help prevent cardiac events in women with Preeclampsia history
A recent study has found that aspirin may help protect women who have a higher risk of cardiovascular events due to preeclampsia. Previously called toxemia, preeclampsia is a state which can affect pregnant women. It can cause high blood pressure thus increasing the risk of major cardiac problems, seizures or even death. Preeclamptic women may …
‘This Is Not Who We Are,’ Said Someone With No Knowledge Of U.S. History
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'
Could Graphic Novels Be The Future Of U.S. History?
It is no secret that graphic novels have been creeping into the social studies curriculum. Possibly the most famous is Maus, about the experiences of a Holocaust survivor. But more and more books are being created and increasingly their timelines are inte
Quiz: Do You Know 20th Century World History?
A lot of things can happen in 100 years. Do you know all of these?
6 Tiny Mistakes That Shaped Huge Parts of Modern History
The shaping of history is a lot less Illuminati and a lot more the 3 Stooges.
Americans are Embracing Bad Government Because They Don’t Know History
Amazing what propaganda combined with a lack of knowledge can do...
16 Hilarious Historical Facts You Won't Find In Your History Books
Personal history, life stories, memoirs? The words we use matter. |
You may call yourself a personal historian, but is that the term clients use to search online for help with recording their life story or family history? How can we make ourselves more discoverable to the people who are looking for life story writers and personal historians?
Is Democracy at Risk? A Lesson Plan for U.S. and Global History Classes
In this lesson, students reflect on why democracies are worth protecting, what elements are essential to a healthy democracy and how it is that democracies sometimes fail.
My Chance Encounter with a Woman Who Later Made Jewish History
Recently, as I’ve done for 32 years, I stopped to think about Marilyn Klinghoffer. Although she was briefly a household name, I remember her because she changed my life.
An Ode To The Kippah Drawer, A Repository of Jewish History And Artifacts
"There is something truly powerful about a drawer full of Jewish history." Read More
The twisted history of Shavuot: Do modern-day Jews have it wrong?
According to the Bible, Shavuot isnt exactly a real holiday. What changed?
