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From 1776 to Today: Objects Transforming the Nation's Pursuit of Rights

From the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to modern smartphones capturing protests, objects have shaped America's pursuit of rights, symbolizing resilience through milestones like the Emancipation Proclamation, suffrage banners, and digital activism tools.

Bysonia frankel

Global Tall Ships Fleet: International Commemoration of U.S. Independence in 2026

In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence with the Global Tall Ships Fleet gathering in New York City. This international commemoration will feature parades, educational programs, cultural festivities, and performances highlighting maritime heritage, U.S. Navy history, and environmental stewardship, fostering global cooperation.

ByNomi Kedar

Educational Programs Uniting Americans Around Shared Revolutionary History

Educational programs uniting Americans around shared revolutionary history promote civic engagement, diverse perspectives, interactive learning, community involvement, national collaboration, digital resources, and teacher training to foster unity and informed citizenship.

ByNomi Kedar

Jon Meacham on America at 250: Reflections from Presidential Historians

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the reflections of prominent historians like Jon Meacham provide invaluable insights into the nation's past and future. Meacham's recent work, American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of Justice, serves as a lens through which we can examine the complexities of American democracy. He emphasizes the critical role of dissent, the importance of historical context, resilient leadership, and civic engagement for a vibrant democracy.

ByRoy Kaden

One thing that has stayed constant all these years since discovering the money pit is the curiosity of the people who want to know what lies beneath the surface. It would have been one thing if there had only been the possibility of treasure lying beneath the Earth. Adding a curse to the mix has complicated matters and led the Oak Island Mystery to popular culture.

sonia frankelOct 2, 2025

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery - The Biggest Art Heist in History

Here Are All the Reasons Why Eleanor Roosevelt Was the Coolest First Lady in History

Nomi KedarOct 2

The Big Treasure (and Awful Curse) of the Oak Island Mystery

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery - The Biggest Art Heist in History

sonia frankel

Here Are All the Reasons Why Eleanor Roosevelt Was the Coolest First Lady in History

Nomi Kedar

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The Big Treasure (and Awful Curse) of the Oak Island Mystery

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery - The Biggest Art Heist in History

Here Are All the Reasons Why Eleanor Roosevelt Was the Coolest First Lady in History

Nomi KedarOct 2

The Big Treasure (and Awful Curse) of the Oak Island Mystery

sonia frankel

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery - The Biggest Art Heist in History

sonia frankel

Here Are All the Reasons Why Eleanor Roosevelt Was the Coolest First Lady in History

Nomi Kedar

Did You Know Ancient Rome Had Female Gladiators?

Roy Kaden

A Real Living Nightmare: Was Alexander the Great Actually Buried Alive?

sonia frankel

The Big Treasure (and Awful Curse) of the Oak Island Mystery

sonia frankel

Despite gladiatrices being a relatively big part of Roman history, they are very rarely discussed. This is in part due to history’s male-centric focus. Whenever you study any ancient civilization, most main storylines will focus on what men were doing rather than on what women were doing. Additionally, the Romans did not record nearly as much about female gladiators as they did male. One final reason for why female gladiators seem to have been forgotten is that there simply weren’t very many of them. Although it was a big deal when they were fighting, it just didn’t happen all that often.

Roy KadenOct 2

A Real Living Nightmare: Was Alexander the Great Actually Buried Alive?

he details regarding Alexander’s death are surrounded by a shroud of mystery. Whether you believe that he passed away because of malaria or typhoid, the buried alive theory is impossible to ignore. Was he really buried alive? We still don’t know. Still, researchers like Dr. Hall have worked to keep the discussion going about this major unknown detail in our history. Whether or not Alexander the Great was actually buried alive will be argued in the years to come. And as the discussion continues, perhaps we will someday hopefully have an answer to this 2000-year-old question.

The Big Treasure (and Awful Curse) of the Oak Island Mystery

sonia frankel

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery - The Biggest Art Heist in History

sonia frankel

Here Are All the Reasons Why Eleanor Roosevelt Was the Coolest First Lady in History

Nomi Kedar

Did You Know Ancient Rome Had Female Gladiators?

Roy Kaden