History
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The Night the Wall Came Down
For 28 years, East Germans were trapped. The Wall didn't just divide Berlin. It caged 16 million people inside a country they couldn't leave. No vacations to th
Peace comes to the Roman Empire
Emperor Antoninus PiusAntoninus Pius was the fourth of the "Five Good Emperors" of Rome. He came to power in 138 AD after the death of Emperor Hadrian. Antoninu
The Life of Emperor Hadrian
This weeks newsletter focused on the third of the Five Good Emperors of Rome. This time we looked at the life of Emperor Hadrian.Hadrian's reign began with the
The Miracle That Saved The Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius was one of the Roman Empires greatest leaders. He used all of his mental and physical strength to guard and protect Rome and it's borders. He wo
Who was Emperor Nerva?
When Emperor Nerva took the throne in 96 A.D., Rome was on the brink of chaos. The previous emperor, Domitian, had ruled through fear and suspicion, leaving the
Musee de la Reddition: Where Germany Surrendered to End WWII in Europe
At 2:41 AM on May 7, 1945, German General Alfred Jodl signed the document that ended World War II in Europe. The room where he signed still exists in Reims, Fra
Todt Battery: A Massive WWII Gun Built to Intimidate England
The Todt Battery is one of the most famous gun emplacements along the Atlantic Wall. The battery was named after Fritz Todt, the engineer who oversaw much of Ge
Churchill War Rooms: Inside London’s Secret WWII Bunker
Deep below the streets of London, hidden under the Treasury building, sits one of the most important places of World War II: the Cabinet War Rooms. These underg
The Inspiring Legacy of Sojourner Truth: A Trailblazer in the Fight for Equality
As DuckAbroad expands the number of inspiring people your family can learn about, today we’re adding Sojourner Truthto the app.Born Isabella Baumfree in 1797 in
Women’s History Month: Inspiring Women to Explore with Your Family
March is Women’s History Month, and it is the perfect time to highlight the women who shaped our world through courage, determination, and groundbreaking achiev
Booker T. Washington: Visit the National Monument Honoring His Legacy
As we close out this year’s Black History Month, it’s a great time to explore the places where families can learn more about Black history through real-world ex
Grace Hopper: Computer Scientist & United States Navy Rear Admiral
Today, Grace Hopper was added to the list of people to find using your DuckAbroad passport.Grace Hopper was an early computer scientist and United States Navy r
Black History Month: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland. She was beaten and whipped as a child and even hit in the head with a metal weight (the wei
Black History Month: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and went on to become a leader of the abolitionist movement. His work in the movement in Massachusetts and New York led to hi
Exploring the Remarkable Life of Nelson Mandela
In celebration of Black History month, we're adding more inspirational people of color from history to the Duckwyn Travel app. Today, we're honoring Nelson Mand
William Shakespeare: Poet, Playwright, Actor
Visit William Shakespeare's birth home and the original location of the Globe theatre to collect the two latest additions to the growing list of people to find
This Day in History: The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred from May 31 to June 1, 1921, in the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma, also known as "Black Wall Street.
Winston Churchill, Inspirational Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in World War II
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955. He served in the military and the government through most of
The Battle of Gettysburg: Did You Know?
The Gettysburg battlefield is now included in the Duckwyn Travel Passport. The museum and battlefield are a fun learning experience for all ages. You can explor