Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas on July 4, 1897 to Amy and Edwin Earhart. Her greatest ambition was to become the first woman to pilot a plane. Amelia Earhart succeeded in her goal and was the first woman …[Continue]
10 Facts about Paul Cézanne
1. His Dad Was Rich Growing up in Aix-en-Provence, Paul Cézanne was born to a wealthy family. His father was a banker, and a very well respected individual in the town, therefore Cézanne never had to worry about funding for …[Continue]
Facts About Egyptian Mummies
For years, we have been mesmerized by mummy discoveries and the unmasking of the ancient Egyptian civilization that still remains a mystery today. Museum visits usually showcase evidence of the unique burial ritual, offering some level of insight to a …[Continue]
Facts About Ellis Island
It’s a wonder if Samuel Ellis, the original owner of Ellis Island, ever dreamed that this tiny island in harbor off the New York coast would ever be as historically prevalent as it is today. Mr. Ellis purchased the island …[Continue]
Facts About the Mayflower Compact
When settlers arrived at New Plymouth in November of 1620, they understood that they would need laws that would govern their new-found society. Created to be fair for all, the Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 men aboard their ship, …[Continue]
10 Little Known Facts About Ellis Island
Ellis Island is best known as the landing place for many immigrants throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. And while this will always be the primary reason that many know of the island’s existence, there are several, little known facts …[Continue]
About Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in a small western state of India called Porbandar. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. His fathers before him were the prime ministers of the princes of Porbandar. Gandhi admired his …[Continue]
About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an author that wrote about mystery, murder, cannibalism and mayhem. He started writing at a young age and was able to publish his first book of poems at the age of 18. As the years passed, …[Continue]
