| By Gale Staff | On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Power Complex in Ukraine became ground zero for the worst accidental nuclear plant disaster in the world. While only two workers perished in the immediate aftermath, hundreds more suffered injuries and radiation exposure, which led to dozens of deaths. Nearly 40 years on, the … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | Imagine you’re on a game show where you’re asked progressively more difficult questions about people and events in U.S. history. Admittedly for some of you, that might sound like an opportunity to shine; for others, it’s a potential nightmare. But I’m guessing that many readers could get the first … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The world we know today was once unimaginable. Before the first light bulb flickered to life, nightfall meant darkness. Before vaccines, diseases ravaged communities unchecked. Before the telephone, messages could take weeks to arrive. Every invention begins with someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it … Read more
| By J. Robert Parks | People have been holding sporting competitions since ancient times. In fact, you can argue that playing and watching sports are part of what makes us human. Think of the Greeks and their Olympics, the Mayans and their courtyard ball game. But in more recent times, the nineteenth century was … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Gale understands how important it is to have easy access to accurate, meaningful usage data. That’s why the Gale Usage Portal was upgraded in January 2025, offering users a new interface and enhanced reporting capabilities. Driven by a partnership with Scholarly iQ, this enhancement makes Gale COUNTER 5.1 compliant. Have … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | I’ve had an interest in Irish history ever since I fell in love with the music of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor as a teen. Thirty years later, she’s still my favorite. O’Connor’s voice is beautiful and haunting in her contemporary songs, but even more so when she covers traditional Irish … Read more
Each year, Earth Day—observed on April 22—reminds us of the power of collective action, like planting trees, reducing waste, and making sustainable choices. These efforts matter, but they are only part of a much larger story. Across the globe, scientists and conservationists are tackling environmental challenges on a massive scale, proving that ecosystems can recover … Read more
| By Stacey Zusy | In an age of evolving technology, shrinking attention spans, and increasing pressures on educators, engaging students in learning is becoming more of a challenge. How can teachers motivate their students to develop an interest in new concepts and a desire to learn? Try creating lessons using the 5E instructional model. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Long before pastel eggs and chocolate bunnies became seasonal symbols, cultures worldwide welcomed the arrival of spring with their own festivities celebrating renewal and new life. Over the centuries, these early traditions inspired many of the customs we today associate with Easter. For young learners, familiar Easter traditions provide a … Read more
| By Galfe Staff | Seventy-two. That’s how many years passed between the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848—the formal beginning of the women’s rights movement in the United States—and the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Suffragists fought the battle in courtrooms, at protests, and in countless homes and hearts. During Women’s History Month … Read more