Edith Cavell
She was born to a family in England and her father was the local rector. She was very creative in growing up, even an accomplished artist, but she was drawn to a career of service in medicine. She had one … Continued
The Events of October
The month of October has always held special interest because the last day of the month is Halloween. That day alone conjures up images of fun and craziness and trick or treating. However, there were many other events that took … Continued
Jewish History & Traditions
We have a great deal of information about early Jewish history and culture because of the Old Testament. Where did their traditions come from? How did those traditions tie into the events of the Old Testament? What is the background … Continued
Discovering America
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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
Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
She was born to literary royalty. She married literary royalty. She lived a life of ‘great expectations.’ As a teen-ager, as a result of a late night dare, she wrote a book that helped launch 2 different genres in literature, … Continued
The Golden Age of Baseball
Did the game really begin with Abner Doubleday? How did this game become the attraction of the world? Who was Cy Young or Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig? What was the Black Sox Scandal? How did Jackie Robinson crash the … Continued
Salem Witch Trials
In the fall of 1692, in Salem, Massachusetts, trials begin that were unlike anything anyone had ever seen. Trials were held and witchcraft was charged against citizens of that town. The witnesses and the proof were provided by teenage girls. … Continued