America is about to turn 250 years old. That's a big deal! But right now, the country feels more divided than ever. People argue about everything. It's easy to forget what brings us together. Maybe this birthday is a chance to focus on unity instead of division. Think about the Declaration of Indep
Netflix has a new miniseries that's not your typical history show. It's called "Death By Lightning, " and it's about James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, and the guy who killed him, Charles Guiteau. This show is not boring. It's funny and a bit wild, showing what politics was lik
Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, is being honored with a musical tribute. This isn't just any tribute, though. It's a seven-minute piece called "Our Wildest Imaginings, " performed by a chorus, organ, and brass at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Robinson will also del
The Smithsonian Institution, a treasure trove of American history and culture, is under fire. Donald Trump, the US president, has set his sights on the world’s largest museum complex, accusing it of distorting history. His executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History, " aims to s
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has announced a new initiative to provide public high schools with a free civics curriculum inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The curriculum, based on Anderson University professor Dr. Matt Daniels' book Civil Rights: A Global P
As the weather cools down, readers can look forward to a plethora of exciting book releases this fall. The fantasy genre, in particular, is expected to dominate the publishing scene, with many highly anticipated titles hitting the shelves. But what drives the appeal of fantasy, and how do authors li
Is systemic racism still a thing? The answer is yes - and it's not just about personal prejudices. It's about the laws and systems that were created to keep former slaves from advancing in society, and are still in place today. It's about the Civil War to modern day, illustrating how racism and the
