A hot summer day calls for the perfect beverage. Nowadays, we’re quick to grab iconic drinks like Gatorade to replenish our bodies with electrolytes. However, you might be wondering what they used to drink back in the olden days to stay hydrated in hot weather. The answer? Hay-makers switchel.
On June 15th of 1215, King John set his seal on the Magna Carta, which would inspire leaders across the world for centuries. So, how exactly do we teach our kids the purpose of the Magna Carta in a way they’ll understand and remember?
Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who lived in Germany during World War II, was born on June 12, 1929. Although Anne (along with many other Jewish people) would live a complicated life because of the Nazi regime, she continued to have a hopeful spirit, as seen in the diary she left behind.
You’ve probably heard of D-Day, one of the most significant military invasions in human history that took place during World War II (1939-1945). If it weren’t for this ambitious, high-stakes military plan, the Allies may have lost the war and failed to set the future free from Germany’s destructive control.
Adventurous, independent, and determined are all characteristics of America’s famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart. On May 20, 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean.
