The True Meaning of Memorial Day
Today, Memorial Day is part of the three-day weekend each May that signals the beginning of summer, and is marked by beach trips and...
Frozen in Time: A Look at Time Capsules
Time capsules allow their creators to freeze moments in time and communicate those moments to future generations. They encourage a dialogue with history, and...
Research Includes Learning Directly From Experts; 7 Easy Ways to Do So
This post is an exceprt from the Choose2Matter Course, a self-paced, online course.
It helps educators change the way they view their students, and themselves, and their...
Understanding Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice this year will fall on December 21, but what exactly is a solstice? Learn more about how this astronomical event has been...
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...
Gregory Hines, Tap Dancer, Choreographer and Actor
He was an actor, singer and a writer, but first and foremost, Gregory Hines was a dancer. Hines both popularized the art form of...
