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Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years
Have you ever read a story and thought it sounded familiar? Well some of your favorite stories may be older than you think!
The Comfort in Horror
Read about how horror builds resilience in people by providing a safe avenue for facing fear. Consider these benefits the next time you watch a horror movie or play a frightful game.
It’s Diwali, a time for light, community, and fresh starts
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated? Learn more about this holiday’s vibrant history and the many cultures that observe it.
Who was Anne Frank?
We’ve all heard the name Anne Frank, but do we all know her story? Read about Anne and the lasting legacy she left behind.
This isn’t the Louvre’s first high-profile heist
Recently, a jewel heist made headlines when one of the most famous museums in the world was robbed. Read about similar museum heists throughout history.
10 Ways Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk
Some of the words and phrases we use everyday were invented by Shakespeare! Learn about the history of these words and the plays that debuted them.
Suited to Lead: New Exhibit Highlights Historical Fashion Choices of Presidents
Many of our US presidents knew how to dress for success! Learn about a new exhibit that examines the fashion and style of historic presidents.
Lincoln Issues Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
You’ve probably heard of the Emancipation Proclamation, but do you know which events led to its creation? Learn about the history behind this influential document.
NASA to Announce New Class of Astronauts
A new class of astronauts, with the potential to visit the moon and mars, will be announced by NASA. With exciting space programs on the horizon, new astronauts will be in for an adventurous career!
A lock of hair may have just changed what we know about life in the Incan Empire
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.
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.