Bella Smith ⭐inLessons from History·Mar 17Member-onlyTen-year-old Girl Left School With a Mysterious Man Who She Described as Her BoyfriendShe was never seen again — Bridgeport, Connecticut was home for Bianca Elaine Lebron throughout her childhood. The 10-year-old shared her home with her parents and her older sister Janissa. …Lessons From History3 min readLessons From History3 min read
Brian TubbsinLessons from History·Mar 14Member-onlyGeorge Washington Saves AmericaOn March 15, 1783, America’s first Commander-in-Chief stops a potential coup at Newburgh and saves the republic — On this day (March 15), 1783, General George Washington saved American democracy. And yet few Americans today know anything about it, let alone are thankful for it. And that probably includes you — or at least most of the people in your life. Following the surrender of Lord General Charles…Lessons From History6 min readLessons From History6 min read
Riaz Laghari·Mar 11Personal Touch: History’s Lessons: Using the Past to Build a Better FutureToday’s world is one of advancement, development, and modernity. We have cutting-edge technology, widespread communication, and a wealth of information. But as Ariel Durant and Will Durant note in their book, “The Lessons of History,” we still inhabit a society that is lost in obscurity, ruled by fear, and beset…Lessons From History2 min readLessons From History2 min read
Ellen BakerinLessons from History·Feb 23Member-onlyTwo Missing Amendments to the US ConstitutionOne Resurfaced 202 Years Later — On September 25, 1789, Congress approved the first proposed amendments to the Constitution. These became the Bill of Rights. It guarantees some personal freedoms to citizens, limits the power of government, and gives some powers to the states of the union. The biggest criticism of the Constitution was that it…Lessons From History3 min readLessons From History3 min read
ArthurinCali·Feb 24What Happened to Sears?Throughout the history of America, a few notable companies have risen above being a mere business among many, but became a symbol of the nation. Corporations like Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola come to mind. Globally, they are known as “Pure Americana” in what they represent. With humble beginnings, Sears and Roebuck…Lessons From History6 min readLessons From History6 min read
Ellen BakerinLessons from History·Feb 21Member-onlyCould You Pass A U.S. Citizenship Test?Most Americans Can’t — I think there should be a mandatory citizenship class in schools. I saw a film clip where an interviewer asked college students questions about the United States. It was incredible that so many didn’t know basic facts about their country. I even wondered if it was staged. Then I started…Lessons From History3 min readLessons From History3 min read
Ellen BakerinLessons from History·Feb 20Member-onlyHave We Followed The Language And Intent Of The Declaration Of Independence?Apparently not, but we are making progress. — The area we know as the United States of America began as colonies of England. In the summer of 1776, the colonies collectively drafted a document to declare their independence as a separate entity from the British Empire. …Lessons From History2 min readLessons From History2 min read
Irena CurikinLessons from History·Feb 18What’s the Story of Uber?Uber’s business story has changed the history of urban transportation — What happens when two unusual people can’t get a taxi in the middle of the night in Paris? It’s an experience that used to frustrate everyone. That is — before Uber came along. Because when the right people decide to do something about a small problem that affects everyone, billion-dollar…Lessons From History15 min readLessons From History15 min read
IsrarkhaninLessons from History·Feb 8Member-onlyThe Rise and Fall of the Roaring TwentiesA decade of debauchery and despair — The Roaring Twenties, also known as the Jazz Age, was a decade of great social and cultural change characterized by prosperity, newfound freedoms, and a general sense of optimism after the end of World War I. The decade saw the rise of new cultural movements and the birth of many…Lessons From History5 min readLessons From History5 min read
IsrarkhaninLessons from History·Feb 5Member-onlyUncover the Surprising Truth Behind the American RevolutionThe American Revolution had far-reaching impacts on every aspect of American Life — The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States, marking the country’s transition from a British colony to an independent nation. The revolution is often portrayed as a conflict between the American colonists and the British government over issues such as taxation and representation, but…Lessons From History6 min readLessons From History6 min read
