Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety
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Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety

Lincoln struggled with mental health, public ridicule, and grief, but he never stopped building a better life.
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views
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How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era
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The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot
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When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.

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Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety

Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety

Lincoln struggled with mental health, public ridicule, and grief, but he never stopped building a better life.
The Life and Photography of William Henry Jackson

The Life and Photography of William Henry Jackson

A photographer’s vast, breathtaking body of work provided countless Americans with their first peek at their country’s wildest boundaries.
Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

When she was hospitalized, Abbott entertained the children there with a board game.
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

These quotes from all American presidents reflect the courage, perseverance, and character that have guided the nation through trials and triumphs.
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.