Misinformation isn’t just a problem today. In this deep-diving series from our 21st Century Skills Library, readers explore the making of the myths that surround historical events to learn… More →

Do you know the story of John Henry? What does the historical record show? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact… More →

Do you know the story of Johnny Appleseed? What does real estate law have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the… More →

Do you know the story of Paul Revere and his famous ride? British soldiers were already everywhere—so what news was he really carrying? The history stories you think you know may not be what… More →

Do you know the story of Pocahontas? What about Amonute? Or Matoaka? Or Rebecca Rolfe? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the… More →

Do you know the story of Rosa Parks? How are unsolved crimes connected to a bus boycott? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the… More →

Do you know the story of the first Thanksgiving? What does a kidnapping have to do with it? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took… More →