How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
A pro-Southern political cartoon intended to show that American slaves were better-off than British workers.
Since it became America's capital city, circa 1800, Washington City had slaves. This compendium includes laws impacting slavery in the District.
This letter, dated the 4th of April 1864, reflects President Lincoln's personal view of slavery.
Slave owners would pay rewards to anyone who helped recover fugitive slaves.
Aship was brought to Port Royal where onboard conditions were discovered and reported (by a letter to the editor) in the 20 June 1857 issue of theIllu...
In 1843, before he began writing "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens visited the industrialized town of Manchester, England.
Snafu Shelton describes his experience during the battle of Pelelieu
Dwarfs are a part of German folklore. In “Snow White” - known in German as Schneeweisschen - the dwarfs are miners.
"Snow White" - the fairy tale - has captured the imagination of children for hundreds of years.
Socrates, a leading Greek philosopher, was the teacher of Plato (who was the teacher of Aristotle).
There is an interesting place in the Bavarian region of Germany known as the Solnhofen Limestone. Here we can find Jurassic-era fossils.
There is an interesting place in the Bavarian region of Germany known as the Solnhofen Limestone.
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