This lesson explores the mass escape of nearly 3,000 Union prisoners in the Carolinas during the last winter of the Civil War. The lesson, which features historian Lo ...

Constitutional Accountability Center President Elizabeth Wydra and Heritage Foundation Senior Legal Fellow of Courts & the Constitution Zack Smith previewed the 2026-2027 Supreme Court term and the ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! San Diego State University history professor Edward Blum quizzes students on the minimum age requirements to serve as President of the United States ...

Historian Patricia O'Toole, author of "The Moralist - Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made," reflected on the life and legacy of America's 28th president (1913-21). H ...

This lesson explores allegations of cowardice against regiments on both sides of the Civil War. The lesson, which features historian Lesley Gordon, opens with two ref ...

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Historian and Author Nancy Beck Young on Lou Hoover. Historian and author Nancy Beck Young reflected on the life and legacy of first lady Lou Hoover (1929-33). Her essay is part o ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Tax Foundation vice president of federal tax policy Garrett Watson talked about the impact that gas tax holiday proposals would have on fuel prices ...

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talked about the process that the Supreme Court uses to select only a few court cases out of the millions of state and federal cases each year. He explained the ...

Former first lady, Senator, Secretary of State, and presidential nominee Hillary Clinton reflected on the life and legacy of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1933-45). H ...

Anita McBride, who served as chief of staff to First Lady Laura Bush, reflected on the life and legacy of First Lady Bess Truman (1945-53). Her essay is part of a pro ...

What was the legend surrounding the Arabia? Explain the initial attempt to excavate and reach the ship. Summarize how they finally reached the Arabia. How long did it take? Describe the process of ...