Articles by Elizabeth Lawrence

Every year on the final Monday in May, Americans observe Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors US troops who gave their lives while serving in the military. Originally called “Decoration Day,” the special occasion was first recognized in 1868… Read More

Henry Ford is often credited with inventing the automobile, but, in reality, Ford invented a process called the moving assembly line, which helped transition automobiles from a luxury good to a product that middle-class Americans could afford. He used the… Read More

Thomas Edison was one of the most prolific inventors in American history. Once the world-record holder of 1,093 patents, Edison invented creations ranging from the first practical incandescent light bulb to a motion picture camera. Before his death in 1931,… Read More

When Mother’s Day first became a holiday in early 20th-century America, mothers – dressed in tight corsets, long skirts, and bulky shoes – spent far less time focusing on their children than modern mothers do. It wasn’t necessarily because they… Read More

From Facebook and Instagram to Snapchat and TikTok, it seems like a new wildly popular social media platform pops up every couple of years, ready to snare teens and adults alike in its addictive trap. Amid rising concerns about the… Read More

From changes triggered by puberty and academic pressure to seemingly inescapable technology, teenagers simply aren’t getting enough quality sleep – and, according to new research, the problem is getting worse. Teen Sleep According to a study from the Journal of… Read More

The Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, was a battle between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. It was not only fought on bloody battlefields but also in the shadows, where spies risked their… Read More

You thought Easter was over? Think again! Today (Monday, April 6) is a Christian holiday known as Easter Monday. While often overshadowed by Easter Sunday, the lesser-known holiday has been observed by Christians for over 1,500 years. But what exactly… Read More

Nearly 2,000 years ago, three days after His crucifixion and death, Jesus Christ rose from the dead in a miracle that changed the world forever. Today, Christians around the globe celebrate His resurrection on Easter – but the way the… Read More

With artificial intelligence rapidly expanding and screens constantly demanding people’s attention, it might seem that technology dominates the interests of younger generations. But reality looks a little different. In fact, many Millennials and members of Gen Z – often called… Read More

First lady Melania Trump was accompanied by a human-like robot at the White House last week during a children’s technology summit. The robot, created by the AI robotics company Figure, walked alongside Trump before speaking in front of the first… Read More

The Boston Tea Party, one of the most iconic acts of protest in American history, marked an escalation of the rebellion brewing against British rule. It was praised by John Adams, who described the demonstration as “so bold, so daring,… Read More