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Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson was an American writer and activist. She advocated to improve the treatment … Author and Advocate for Native Americans, Helen Hunt JacksonRead more
Vera Atkins and her Power and Accomplishments as British Spy
British intelligence officer Vera Atkins worked for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in the French Section … Vera Atkins and her Power and Accomplishments as British SpyRead more
5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran Cave
Historical records aren’t always on paper. Sometimes, they’re written in stone. The Indian Ocean earthquake of … 5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran CaveRead more
Four U.S. Presidents who were Assassinated in Office
Four presidents have been assassinated during their terms, Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, and … Four U.S. Presidents who were Assassinated in OfficeRead more
Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna Skarbek
Maria Krystyna Janina Skarbek worked for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) from Poland during World … Polish Intelligence Officer Krystyna SkarbekRead more
Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering Heights
English poet and novelist Emily Jane Brontë is known for her novel, Wuthering Heights, which was … Emily Brontë, the author of the famed Wuthering HeightsRead more
Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne, American novelist, is best known for his novel The Scarlet Letter. Most of his … Author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel HawthorneRead more
Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie Bly
American journalist Elizabeth Jane Cochran Seaman, or “Nellie Bly” is famous for breaking records when she … Notable American Investigative Journalist, Nellie BlyRead more
Elisha Gray and the Telephone Controversy with Alexander Graham Bell
American electrical engineer Elisha Gray was one of the co-founders of the Western Electric Manufacturing Company … Elisha Gray and the Telephone Controversy with Alexander Graham BellRead more