We hear about it all the time. It was a pivotal point in European history, paving … What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?Read more
American History
Famous Firsts for Women in Political History
Women have played a significant role in American political history. By the time the 19th Amendment … Famous Firsts for Women in Political HistoryRead more
The First Woman to Serve in the U.S. House and Senate, Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith was the first woman to serve on both the United States House … The First Woman to Serve in the U.S. House and Senate, Margaret Chase SmithRead more
Famed Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe is best known for 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin that showed how … Famed Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher StoweRead more
The First Ever Women’s Rights Convention: The Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention, held on July 19 to July 20, 1848, was the first ever … The First Ever Women’s Rights Convention: The Seneca Falls ConventionRead more
Founding Father John R. Livingston “The Chancellor”
Robert R. Livingston, nicknamed “The Chancellor”, was the first United States Secretary of Foreign Affairs and … Founding Father John R. Livingston “The Chancellor”Read more
The History of Broadway
Broadway, or Broadway theatre, is theatre performances in New York in the 41 professional theatres that … The History of BroadwayRead more
How President Andrew Johnson was Nearly Impeached
President Andrew Johnson succeeded President Abraham Lincoln upon his death in 1865. Johnson was Lincoln’s Vice … How President Andrew Johnson was Nearly ImpeachedRead more
One of the Most Unpopular First Ladies: Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln was President Abraham Lincoln’s wife and First Lady of the United States … One of the Most Unpopular First Ladies: Mary Todd LincolnRead more
Meet The Man That Made A Decision That Saved Your Life And You Don’t Even Know His Name
Back in October of 1962, the world was on the brink of a thermonuclear war that … Meet The Man That Made A Decision That Saved Your Life And You Don’t Even Know His NameRead more