Khipu, a system of record-keeping invented by the Inca Empire, uses a series of knots tied into fiber to record information. Learn more about khipus and what they can tell us about Incan society.
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Windermere Children memorial garden unveiled
Learn about the Windermere Children and the new lives they created in the wake of tragedy.
150 years of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, overlooked icon of Black classical music
Though countless music fans around the world celebrate the work of composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, there are still many who have never heard of him. Learn about his impressive music career and the movement to keep his legacy alive.
Music in the Revolutionary War
This article describes how music was used to signal and entertain soldiers during the American Revolution, including General Washington himself.
Students learning English perform Shakespeare play
Deciphering Shakespeare can be challenging for readers at all levels. However, these students are mastering English language skills by preforming an entire Shakespeare play!
How the US Civil War Inspired Women to Enter Nursing
What does the history of nursing have to do with the American Civil War? Learn how a demand for nurses during the war led to women revolutionizing the field of modern medicine.
How realistic are movie dinosaurs?
Many of us love the Jurassic Park movies, including real-life paleontologist Matt Lamanna. Listen, or read the transcript, to learn from a dino expert which details are scientific fact, and which ones are pure movie magic.
Marian Anderson and the Concert at the Lincoln Memorial
Learn how the voice of Marian Anderson made a lasting impact in the history of music and Civil Rights.
What Helped Me Succeed as an International Student? A Mentor Who Believed in Me
Mentoring can be a huge benefit to anyone embarking on a new journey. Learn how getting a mentor, and later becoming a mentor, positively impacted this student’s life.
New NASA satellite to assist natural disaster recovery
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization have teamed up to create a satellite capable of detecting natural disasters and, potentially, saving countless lives.
Four-legged investigators sniff out spotted lanternfly eggs
Dogs have been trained to help with a variety of tasks, but this project might be the biggest yet! Learn how dogs are helping to sniff-out an invasive species.
Work exposes timber floor ‘stood on by Shakespeare’
The floor of St George’s Guildhall, strolled on by actors and theatergoers for centuries, reveals information about how people in Shakespeare’s day spent their time at the theater.
Fourth of July – Independence Day
Next month, millions of people across the nation will celebrate Independence Day. Have you ever wondered about the history of the holiday, or what celebrations in the past must’ve looked like?
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, is a federal holiday that recognizes the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Read more about the history and significance of this national holiday.
NASA Enables Construction Technology for Moon and Mars Exploration
Could humans have a future on Mars? 3D-printed construction tools, designed for building structures on other planets, could make existence on Mars possible.
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Can a species extinct for thousands of years truly be revived? Learn about the science behind this biogenetic discovery.
Understanding Arabic Music
Music is an essential part of life and culture around the world. Learn about Arabic music and what makes it unique.
Anne Frank’s hidden home, now in Manhattan
This exhibit recreates the Annex where Anne Frank took refuge and wrote down her thoughts, introducing her story to a new generation of readers.
Antonia Hernández
From the courtroom to the Senate, Antonia Hernández has used the law as a powerful tool for justice.
The Truth About Corals and Sunscreen
Scientists have discovered that certain sunscreen chemicals can cause coral bleaching and even damage marine life. But is sunscreen really a major threat to ocean ecosystems, or is something else to blame?