Orville and Wilbur Wright are remembered as the inventors of the airplane! These American brothers built on the work of others but also conducted their own research and hundreds of experiments to create a ‘flying machine’ that could really fly. On December 17th, 1903, the Wright brothers made the first successful manned flight of … Read more
Frederick Douglass was a famous speaker, writer, civil rights activist, and abolitionist. Born into slavery, he escaped to freedom and dedicated the rest of his life to securing freedom for others and equal rights for everyone. He wrote three biographies which still provide an excellent look at the conditions slaves were kept in. This … Read more
Have you ever wondered where the story of Santa Claus began, and how he became what he is today? Come learn about the original Saint Nicholas, and his evolution into Santa Claus!
Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist, most famous for her work in radiation. Also notable are her two Nobel Prizes (one in physics and one in chemistry)! She discovered two new elements, revolutionized our understanding of the atom, and even invented mobile x-ray units for use at the battlefront in WWI. Marie Curie … Read more
Mary Cassatt was an American artist and a member of the Impressionist art movement in France in the late 19th century. Most famous for her paintings of mothers and children, she was also a staunch supporter of women’s rights and responsible for many pieces of art finding their way from Europe into American museums.
Who was Michelangelo? What did he do? Why is Michelangelo famous? Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and his work is well known and loved even today. He made the statue of David, painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and sculpted the Pietà ! He lived to be 88 years … Read more
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history, and wrote many of the most celebrated pieces of music in the world. Amazingly, some of his greatest masterpieces were written while he was completely deaf! Although his personal life was troubled, he was loved by many and still continues to influence … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know more information about Thomas Jefferson? You probably know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that the third President of the United States was also an ambassador, the first Secretary of State, and the second Vice President? Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase … Read more
The pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Egyptian rulers in history. Known by many as ‘King Tut,’ Tutankhamun is most famous for the incredible treasures in his tomb. Undisturbed for over 3,000 years until archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered it in 1922, thousands of priceless artifacts lay inside, ready to tell the story … Read more
Claude Monet is sometimes known as the father of French Impressionism. He is a very famous artist who created thousands of paintings in what was, at the time, a new and exciting style. Some of his most famous artworks are his paintings of water lilies and the Japanese footbridge from his garden, as well … Read more