The United States is a relatively new nation in the grand scheme of human history. Built from conquest and settlement, the nation's history is critical to learn in order to build a better present. Many believe the American permanent settlement began with Jamestown or the Pilgrims in Massachusetts.
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Medieval European life was very different than life today.
At its height, Rome was unparalleled in its artistic, cultural, and global influence. By 117 CE, the Roman Empire spanned three continents, including Asia Minor, northern Africa, and most of Europe. Recently, a hoard of Roman-era coins was found in Germany, miles from the Empire’s frontlines, and poses intriguing questions about their discovery in enemy territory.
Abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and bravely made missions on the Underground Railroad to save others, was recognized for...
During recent excavations for The Moors at Arne project, Wessex Archaeology uncovered one of Britain’s oldest and most complete wooden...
Tucked away in the forests and hills of Bomarzo, Italy, you’ll find Sacro Bosco, or as it’s famously known, Park of the Monsters. This 16th-century garden got its nickname due to the dozens of sculptures scattered throughout its seven acres, each depicting mythical creatures that seem to emerge from the earth itself. Sacro Bosco is thought to be the oldest sculpture park in the modern world, commissioned by Pier Francesco Orsini (1523-1585)
Amsterdam's Anne Frank House is visited by millions of people each year, and now, for the first time, its rooms...
Throughout history, cultures across the globe have adopted creative ways to deal with death.
In 1967, a case called Loving v. Virginia declared the right to choose interracial marriage a constitutional personal freedom. While this monumental decision was soberingly recent, the history of interracial romance is long and often entwined with the struggle for equal rights for all. Societal and individualized racism faced couples, even well after legal bans were struck down.
Experiencing the past through art is a common pastime.
Back in the day, silent films weren't limited to accompanying music.
