Honor Women’s History with Infobase
Every year, the month of March is dedicated to the celebration and study of the vital roles that women have played in American history. We at Infobase are celebrating, too, by highlighting some of the women’s history content in our database, streaming video, and eBook products that you, staff, and students can use in your […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Infobase
Every February, we celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made to our society and honor the many struggles and triumphs they have faced over the generations. Infobase has a wide range of educational content that is ideal for researchers and educators at all levels looking for solid sources on African-American history. K–12 students, […]
Test Students’ Trivia Knowledge & Research Skills with Infobase
What day does the Spring Equinox land on? How long did the U.S. Civil War last? What was the name of the first woman in space? Trivia games aren’t just fun—they are also exercise for the brain, great for improving memory as well as problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. If you’re looking for a fun way […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Infobase
From September 15 to October 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Americans, whose heritage is rooted in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Support and teach Hispanic heritage and culture with our authoritative, engaging, and unbiased […]
Support Your History Instruction with Curated Multimedia Content
It has been said that those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. This is one of the many reasons history instruction is so crucial for a functioning society. Students need to understand how the events of the past have shaped those of today. Infobase’s history resources are rich with relevant content on core […]
Prepare for November with Infobase’s Elections Content
With the 2024 presidential and congressional elections just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to educate students and learners of all ages about how elections work and their importance. In order to become empowered citizens—and possibly even future politicians!—all students need to learn about the impact voting can have, not just for […]
Study Native American History & Culture with One of the Best Resources
Every November, we take the time to reflect on the myriad contributions of Native Americans throughout history. If you’re looking for a resource that can help students explore more than 15,000 years of Native American culture and history, look no further than Infobase’s American Indian History database. Covering more than 600 Native American groups, the […]
What Is Juneteenth?: An Article from African-American History
“Juneteenth” is an annual African-American celebration commemorating the 1865 abolition of slavery in Texas. Though cut off from the rest of the South in 1863, much of Texas remained unoccupied by Union troops until Union general Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas, 10 weeks after Lee’s surrender. On June 19, 1865, Granger issued General Order […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Winning the Vote: 1900–1920
In the opening years of the 20th century, the campaign to win voting rights for women seemed to have run out of steam, but within ten years, it had gained new energy. During this period, campaigners split into two main groups, each of which used different methods in their attempt to achieve women’s suffrage (the […]
The Harlem Renaissance’s World Influence
Although the Harlem Renaissance is most closely associated with New York City, its influence spread around the globe. Here we show some of the areas affected by Harlem’s ideas and institutions, along with other areas that in turn affected the movement. Some places, such as the Caribbean and Georgia, contributed to the birth of the […]
