| By Gale Staff | As someone who has sat through more than my share of movies about the Holocaust, I used to wonder why every year brought more and more of them. In the last several years, however, I’ve started to think maybe we need more reminders of that horrific scar on the twentieth … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Today’s headlines paint a dystopian future for the humanities: declining enrollment numbers, dwindling department sizes, and a decreasing share of degrees awarded. However, these discussions continually focus on worst-case scenarios at four-year universities and almost completely overlook experiences at community colleges. Although we’ve seen a decrease in the number of … Read more
| By Chilton Staff | When you have skin in the game, the materials used for automobile interiors matter. Our bovine friends don’t have to ruminate over it: Cattle would stampede to alternate upholstery coverings like cloth or synthetic leather. With American drivers spending an average of more than 10,000 minutes each year behind the … Read more
| By Barbara Wexler, MPH | Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. It’s about more than just looking good in your favorite jeans; it’s about feeling good, improving your overall health, and enhancing your quality of life. Many people start the New Year with … Read more
| By Gale Staff | We all recognize George Washington—he’s on our money, our cities bear his name, and his likeness is even carved into a mountainside. But the version of Washington often presented to elementary students can feel oversimplified, reducing this fascinating historical figure to little more than a founding father with wooden teeth—a … Read more
| By Lisa Kumar, Gale Product Manager | We are pleased to announce that beginning in February of this year, the databases in Gale Research Complete will be refreshed to include links to the Gale Research Complete cross search on the home page and interior banners. This update will allow users of Gale Research Complete … Read more
| By Gale Staff | The 2025 film adaptation of Animal Farm promises to breathe new life into George Orwell’s satire of the Soviet Union for a modern audience. However, the story’s symbolism contains a complex and profoundly important message that risks misinterpretation without the necessary context. What better place to help your students appreciate … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Ronald Reagan was one of the most prominent American presidents of the 20th century. He was a charismatic, confident leader who helped define the modern Republican party. He prioritized domestic affairs, reduced federal oversight, and implemented significant tax cuts. He led a campaign of antagonism against the former Soviet Union, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Welcome to 2025! While we usually adhere to a specific theme each month, it’s a delight to pick a broader topic and see what gems are discoverable inside Gale In Context: Biography. For January, we wondered what was happening in the world 100 years ago this month, and once again, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1867, Wladyslaw and Bronislawa Sklodowska welcomed their fifth child, a girl named Maria. Growing up in Poland, Maria was a motivated and curious student. However, despite excelling academically, she could not attend the all-male University of Warsaw. In her early 20s, Maria left Poland to enroll at the prestigious … Read more