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The Festival of the Golden Rump is a visual satire, circulated in the popular political paper Common Sense or The Englishman's Journal. Its main purpose was to critique governmental overreach and manipulation during King George II's rule. At the…

A black and white image of the first electric kitchen showcased at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

A small kitchen with a water tank/heater on the left side of the image that is connected to a sink on the right side of the image. Between the two,…

This educational module analyzes the role comic books played in World War II. As one of the most beloved pieces of popular culture of the time, comic books offer a unique view of both wartime sentiment and World War II's legacy. Using a selection of…

Turkish troops use a heliograph at Huj, near Aza City, in 1917. A heliograph is a wireless solar telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight usually using Morse code, reflected by a mirror.

Arguably the most famous firsthand account of slavery from the point-of-view of one who was enslaved.

The section is an excerpt going into the horrors of slavery in Morocco and how the European powers had ignored what was going on around them. Talks about presenting the anti-slavery view to the court of Morocco.

The Licensing Act of 1737 marked the beginning of a formal system of theatrical censorship in Britain. It effectively silenced oppositional voices on the stage. It gave the state the power to shut down productions, edit scripts, and blacklist…

This educational module examines the training methods, locations, and stories of American soldiers during World War II. Relying on diverse primary and secondary materials, the unit gives a brief glimpse into the unique experiences of World War II…

This educational module examines the history of the Manhattan Project along with its contributions and consequences. The project itself was extensive and composed of many individuals from the scientists who made innovations to the construction…

The Mayflower at Sea