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Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, Connecticut Brings History to LifeThe home of Uncle Tom's Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe in Hartford, Connecticut is a library and museum that remains a center of history and intellectualism that reflects its famous owner and her neighbors.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Online Resource GuideYou don't have to worry about searching for useful and informative web sites about Uncles Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Abolitionism, because I did that for you.
Why and How Do We Study History?Answering the question "why and how should we study history?" Here is a discussion of ideas and a recommended book devoted to these questions.- How to Get a 5 on the AP World History TestWhether you have left yourself ample time to prepare for the AP World History test or whether your test is just around the corner, this guide can help you achieve the best score possible on your next exam.
- Don't Take the Great Man for GrantedIn the book "Preface to History" author Carl Gustavson challenges his reader to study history with a wider scope by looking at the impact an event has, rather than just memorizing key names, places, and dates.
- Summary of Harriet Beecher Stowe's "The Ghost in the Mill"the early days of Massachusetts, there were no magazines, daily papers, theatre, opera, parties or balls (with the exception of Thanksgiving festivals and election day) to occupy one's time.
- Thomas Hovenden's Genre Scenes of African American LifeA interpretation of Hovenden's painting "Chloe and Sam" in relation to his other compositions and the iconographic reference to Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
- The National Portrait Gallery: Visual History Lessons in the Nation's CapitalThe Presidents, the famous, and the otherwise noteworthy are portrayed along with memorabilia in one of the FREE Smithsonian museums.
- When Your Teen Hates History84 kids raged in helpless fury in response to a teen's post about hating history. My son felt the same way, I wasn't far behind. There is value in knowing history so I discovered how to overcome the antipathy and would like to share what worked!
- How to Participate in National History DayMy three kids all participated in National History Day and our whole family learned from their experiences. It's worth every moment invested
- Why Does History Matter?A piece defending the right of history to exist!
- A History Degree Can Be a Door OpenerTeaching may be the road most history majors take, but it can open doors in other fields. The tools gained while earning a history degree lend themselves well to a number of businesses.
- Ghost Hunters Episode Review: Paddy Reilly's/Harriet Beecher StoweA review of the episode that first aired 3/17/2010.
- A Look at Timothy Tackett's When the King Took FlightHere is my Review of Timothy Tackett's When the King Took Flight.
- How to Help Kids Learn History by Making a CalendarA history calendar is really a great way to help your child learn their history.
- The "History of Dirt."A soliloquy based on a comment from my lovely wife.
Careers for History MajorsHave you always loved history, but haven't a clue what you can do with a history major? Read on to learn about some different careers!- How to Write a History ReportThis article takes a look at helping a student write a history report.
The Power of Understanding HistoryWe do not learn history; rather, history instructs us. The knowledge of true history gives people and nations power.- Review of Desperate Passage by Ethan RarickThe Donner Party. We all remember learning about this in history class, about how these families became trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for months, having to live off the flesh from those who died. It is the ultimate survival tale.
- The Creative House: Where to Look to Find Out About the History of an Old or Period HomeThis guide has tips and information to help you find out about the history and original appearance of your period home. It includes details on searching courthouse records, talking to neighbors and more.
- Food in History by Reay Tannahill - A Surprising Page-TurnerA history book. About food. It may not sound like the best combination, but somehow Tannahill has created a book that is completely fascinating.
- How to Tell a Forgery of One of the Most Expensive Books in HistoryThe book that was used for exorcisms by the Catholic Church is commonly forged.
- How You Think Effects How You Feel"How you think affects how you feel, and how you feel affects how you perform," Mr. Dickey would say at least once a week as he adjusted his glasses or took a sip of coffee.
The Best Books About Medieval and Early Modern HistoryA list of informative books, both primary and secondary sources, written by accomplished authors or recognized as authentic primary documents, for the medieval/early modern period.- A Patriot's History of the United StatesThis is a review of the Conversative guide, Patriot's History of the United States. It is a rebuttal of Howard Zinn's People's History and this article looks at the impact both could have on our culture.