George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. was the designer of the Wheel that bears his name, but there is much more to his story than that. The story of George’s life is told using nonfiction reading texts, cartoon-style graphics and is supported by primary source photographs and documents. You will learn of the triumphs and tragedies of…
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“It Is Well With My Soul”
The oft-told story of Horatio Spafford and his writing of the text “It Is Well With My Soul” is as heartbreaking as it as inspirational. It is also somewhat incomplete. In this video, we share the story of the hymn, plus explore more of the Spafford’s story than is usually told. In the later years…
How Josephine Cochran Changed Dishwashing
In the late 19th century, while most women were confined to traditional household chores, Josephine Cochran emerged as a pioneer and revolutionized the way we approach one of the most mundane tasks – dishwashing. Her invention, the dishwasher, not only made kitchen cleanup more efficient but also set the stage for modern household appliances. Join…
Scott Joplin, a Short Biography
This video tells some of the highlights from the life of Scott Joplin. Colorful storyboards are used to tell the story, and the narration is included. The images are taken from the book, “The Strenuous Life of Scott Joplin” that I wrote a couple years ago. [Related: “The Strenuous Life of Scott Joplin” on Amazon]…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 