In the Spring of 1914, Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton put an ad in the London Times which said: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition … Continued
Beginning with Sputnik, how did America respond to the challenge of space? NASA was founded, the Original 7 Astronauts were selected, Alan Shepard went into space, John Glenn orbited 3 times, Kennedy gave his challenge and the technological developments continued … Continued
Marco Polo through Columbus’ generation. What inspired a generation to seek beyond what was known? How did a family’s journey (the Polos) to China in the 1200s effect a generation 2 1/2 centuries later? What effect did Prince Henry the … Continued