The Origins of Christmas
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Since the mid-fourth century, Western Christians have celebrated Christmas on Dec. 25 to honor the birth date of Jesus Christ....
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Today
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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about...
Six Women Who Were “Hidden Figures”
History is full of women who never got fair credit for their brilliant ideas, heroic deeds or extraordinary work, often due to prejudice, discrimination...
The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Centuries ago, in a seemingly lost age where rulers built monuments of stone, seven structures stood out for their grandiosity, and for the awe...
Helpful Ways to Get Boys to Read
Nationwide, more boys than girls seem to be struggling with reading. Here are five tips from teachers, librarians, authors and literacy strategists to encourage...
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Plymouth, for a small group of Americans, is the source of their ancestry in North America. But for most of us, it is Chapter...
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Some educators are using the arts and humanities to enhance their teaching of math.
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Time capsules allow their creators to freeze moments in time and communicate those moments to future generations. They encourage a dialogue with history, and...
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Winter Solstice this year will fall on December 21, but what exactly is a solstice? Learn more about how this astronomical event has been...
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