The Life And Assassination Of Gandhi
The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi left people stunned. Learn about the life, teachings, and assassination of Gandhi with Ira Riklis. Born October 2, 1869, Mohandas... Read More
James Joyce: A Literary Celebrity
James Joyce struggled to become a recognized writer in his early career. After the release of Ulysses, his career skyrocketed, allowing him success and recognition... Read More
Eva Perón And A Legacy Of Social Justice
Eva Perón was born Maria Eva Ibarguren on May 7, 1919, to Juan Duarte and Juana Ibarguren. The youngest of the family, she grew up... Read More
TIME Person Of The Year: History And Controversial Decisions
TIME Magazine selects an annual Person of the Year, whether man, woman or group or a concept deemed the most influential over the last one-year... Read More
Charles Dickens: His Life And Famous Works
Charles Dickens wrote several novels beloved worldwide, rising to fame at a young age. Many people know his famous works, but likely not much about... Read More
History Of The Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Christmastime in New York City is magical and the centerpiece of that magic is the breathtaking Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. You can feel the... Read More
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade delights millions of families and children of all ages every Thanksgiving Day. Ira Riklis describes the history of the famous... Read More
The True Story Of The Sound Of Music
When The Sound of Music soared into popularity, becoming an all-time great, it took Broadway and the movie industry by storm. However, many fans likely... Read More
Death Masks: Preserving The Memory Of The Dead
In spite of the name, there is little that is morbid about death masks. In many historical traditions and cultures, death masks are simply a... Read More
Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street?
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? No doubt, you sang that in your head. Sesame Street, one of... Read More