Meet the Person Who Created Dracula

| By Gale Staff | Halloween may be over, but why not stick to the spookier lesson plans a little longer? After all, November 8 marks the birthday of legendary author Bram Stoker. Best known for his novel Dracula, Stoker has had an immeasurable influence on popular culture and remains a literary legend. Using Gale … Read more

Meet the Real-life Figures Behind Thanksgiving Lore

Thanksgiving is essential to the traditional American ethos. Its customs and culinary staples are intimately linked with our national identity. Thanksgiving symbols are so pervasive in American culture that the president even pardons a turkey in a formal ceremony each year. Our understanding of the holiday has evolved with time. There’s no proof that the … Read more