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Does Ancient Mosaic Hold a New Image of Alexander the Great?

WORLD Archaeologists in Huqoq, Israel, are puzzling over depictions of dancers, elephants, and a mysterious figure that may be Alexander the Great. (Nat Geo News) Learn more about Huqoq and its dazzling mosaics with our terrific case study! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Note: Current Event Connections is slowing down for the summer. Our column will continue … Continue reading Does Ancient Mosaic Hold a New Image of Alexander the Great?

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Democratic Duels?

WORLD Yes, they had to yank eyeballs from sockets and beating hearts from chests, but pirates had voting rights and were compensated for injury. (Nat Geo News) Check out our collection on historic and contemporary pirates and piracy. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, and a round-up of other interesting reads this week—from the Tour de France … Continue reading Democratic Duels?

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The Modern Life of a Bronze Age Woman

SCIENCE The stunningly well-preserved remains of a 3,500-year-old woman reveal her travels as a high-status woman of her day. (Nat Geo News) Learn more about the Egtved Girl and her “bog body” cousins with our video. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources, including today’s MapMaker Interactive map, in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Watch our terrific, short video on Northern Europe’s “bog … Continue reading The Modern Life of a Bronze Age Woman

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Tubman on the $20?

UNITED STATES If a group of campaigners has its way, by 2020, when Americans withdraw cash from an ATM, it will be Harriet Tubman’s portrait gracing the $20 bill, not Andrew Jackson’s. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to learn more about Harriet Tubman. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including today’s poll. Discussion Ideas Why do … Continue reading Tubman on the $20?

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7 Things You Don’t Know About Mother’s Day

UNITED STATES Mother’s Day seems harmless enough. Treat mom to brunch. Buy flowers. Good times. But the story of the modern holiday is rife with controversy, conflict, and consumerism run amok. Learn some of these strange-but-true facts. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to get some ideas for indoor and outdoor family fun with mum. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources … Continue reading 7 Things You Don’t Know About Mother’s Day

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