The Teddy Bear that Saved a Family from the Holocaust
When the Butzke family fled Austria in 1940, they sewed valuables into their son's teddy bear. When German soldiers tried to take the bear, the boy screamed until it was...
Ronald McNair, the Boy Who Refused to Leave the Library
Ronald McNair was one of the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded after takeoff in 1986. McNair earned his Ph.D. in physics at MIT and became a...
This Video Shows What We Can Learn from the 1918 Pandemic Response
The 1918 influenza pandemic, Spanish flu, killed 50 to 100 million people. In this video, author John Barry of The Great Influenza, explains what we can learn about the pandemic...
Isaac Newton Worked from Home During the Plague and ‘Discovered’ Gravity
Just like people all over the world are working from home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Isaac Newton had to work from home during the Bubonic plague. It was...
7 Superb Historical Books to Read about Outbreaks and Pandemics
History buffs, here's a great list of reading material that explains outbreaks and pandemics in historical context. Check out these historical books - simply click on the image to see...
Susanna Salter Was Added to the Ballot as a Joke, But Won Two-Thirds of the Vote
Susanna Salter was added to the ballot as a joke, but she ended up winning two-thirds of the vote and becoming the first female mayor in the United States. She...