Amos Bronson Alcott, a man once described as the most intelligent person of his era, developed the concept of recess for students as well as the concept of raising ones hand in class. Alcott believed in desegregated classes, mixing both Caucasian and African American students during the 19th century. Alcott fulfilled his dream of opening…

Learn Something Interesting

07.11.2024

Learn Something Interesting: The Correlation Between Cats and the Bubonic Plague of Europe

During the Middle Ages and up until the Salem Witch Trials, cats were killed alongside their owners who were believed to be practicing the dark arts of magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. Typically cats were burned alive in ceremonial bonfires. Ironically, had this not occurred, the Bubonic Plague probably wouldn’t have been as prolific as it…

Learn Something Interesting

14.11.2024

Learn Something Interesting: The Advent of the Steam Engine Permanently Changing the World

Scottish mechanical engineer James Watt taught himself engineering and at age 27 he invented the modern steam engine. Watt was inspired by a pot of tea which he observed boiling, as the lid of the kettle would move when excessive heat had built up. Watt realized from this encounter that steam power may have the…

Learn Something Interesting

21.11.2024

Learn Something Interesting: The Toxicity of Tanneries During the French Revolution

One of the largest contributors to pollution during the French Revolution was the work of tanneries, which converted what is essentially animal skin, into leather goods. First the hide was immersed in an alkaline lime and water solution for up to 3 weeks, then it was brought out and shaved for both the hair on…

home›Learn Something Interesting

Learn Something Interesting

Education & Personal Development

Learn Something Interesting: How U.S. Teacher Amos Bronson Alcott Influenced the Educatuonal System of the Modern Day During the 19th Century

Learn Something Interesting: The Correlation Between Cats and the Bubonic Plague of Europe

Learn Something Interesting: The Advent of the Steam Engine Permanently Changing the World

Learn Something Interesting: The Toxicity of Tanneries During the French Revolution

home
›
Learn Something Interesting