Ground Control to Major Tom: David Bowie & Chris Hadfield
David Bowie’s song of heartbreak became the world’s first music video shot in outer space. Even a song of loneliness can be a source of connection.
Bringing Fairy Magic to a Stranger
A little girl meets a kind stranger who becomes a fairy to make her feel better during the pandemic.
Reading the Writing on the Wall: Berlin Wall Graffiti & Downfall
Graffiti on the Berlin wall said “whoever builds walls needs them.” There is no tyranny that lasts forever.
Widows Still Face and Fight Injustice
A tragic story about an Indian widow who was denied support and had to fight for her rights
Resisting Nazis: The White Rose
The White Rose resisted the Nazis by calling on the conscience of Germans to stand up against persecution of Jews, violence, and injustice.
Fighting Racism at Home, in the Press, & in Court: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells fought for civil rights in the late 19th century.
Athaliah & Jehosheba: Context
The history and political intrigue that is the setting for Jehosheba’s stand against Athaliah.
A Minister During the American Revolution: Rev. James Caldwell
Rev. Caldwell did more than preach and baptize – he went into debt to help soldiers and civilians get food and clothes.
Religious Courage Followed by Human Fear in the American Revolution: Rev. Jacob Duché, Jr.
The first chaplain of congress was passionate about ending tyranny, but ultimately he abandoned the cause, believing that order was more important than independence.
Overcoming Division & the American Revolution
The people who fought in the American Revolution were rich and poor, black and white, men and women, and had different religions.