Judi Dench is known for her legendary performances both on-stage and on-screen. Read this article to learn how Shakespeare influenced Dench throughout her life and career.
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Remains of Revolutionary War barracks — and musket balls indented with soldiers’ teeth — discovered in Virginia
As relics emerge from a newly discovered Revolutionary War barracks, archaeologists discover what life was like for soldiers during that time.
Civil War Pioneers: Meet Some of America’s First Female Nurses
Nurses played a crucial role during the Civil War, though many of them faced unsanitary conditions, long hours, and a lack of medical supplies. Learn more about the women who became nurses despite these obstacles.
Toddler born deaf can hear after gene therapy trial breakthrough her parents call “mind-blowing”
Opal Sandy, a little girl born with genetic deafness, can now hear for the first time thanks to gene therapy designed to treat certain types of deafness.
New series ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ tells the story of Holocaust survivors finding love
This interview explores a new story of survival and love during the Holocaust.
In second grade, Caitlin Clark wrote down her WNBA dreams. Now, they’ll finally come true.
As Caitlin Clark begins her exciting career in the WNBA, she reflects on the hard work and dedication it took to get there.
Remembering NYC’s ‘Little Syria’ Neighborhood
Watch this video to learn more about the history and legacy of Little Syria in New York City. Though it existed until the 1940s, its cultural significance has a lasting impact on the Arab American community.
US appeals court says Madrid museum is rightful owner of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting
In 1939, Lilly Cassirer Neubauer was forced to sell her priceless Pissarro painting in order to escape Nazi-occupied Germany. Now, her descendants continue to fight for their right to the stolen heirloom.
Experimental robot performs simulated surgical operations aboard space station
A surgical robot originally intended for space has the potential to revolutionize surgery here on Earth.
Lunar New Year offers social media influencers a chance to blend past and present traditions
Lunar New Year is a holiday that spans across continents, cultures, and generations. This year, traditions old and new are celebrated through social media.
Jamaican poet Jason Allen-Paisant’s Self-Portrait as Othello wins TS Eliot prize
The winner of this year’s TS Eliot prize explores how race, masculinity, and immigration influence his understanding of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters.
Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party
Learn more about the first ever United States Census and the population of the thirteen colonies when it was taken in 1790.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Read about acts of courage that left a lasting impact during the American Civil War.
The Amazon’s ancient complex of ‘lost cities’ flourished for a thousand years
A new discovery in the Amazon unveils more information about the vibrant and complex civilization of the Upano people, who populated the region thousands of years ago.
Houston Endowment Exhibits Four Local Artists Highlighting Immigrant Stories
Read about four Houston-based artists whose works of art shed light on immigrant experiences.
BTS members RM and V start compulsory military service in South Korea. Band seeks to reunite in 2025
These international K-pop legends paused their music careers to serve their country.
Holocaust museum celebrates Rebecca Rubin, the Jewish immigrant and American Girl doll
Rebecca Rubin, the first ever Jewish American Girl Doll, educates a new generation on the Holocaust.
Broadway show ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ tells story of immigrant women
A new Broadway play, “Jaja’a African Hair Braiding,” spotlights people and experiences rarely represented in media. This video discusses the significance of the play’s characters and setting with the actors.
Brandeis University in Massachusetts hosts exhibit of paintings of girls and women killed in the Holocaust
An exhibit at Brandeis University honors the lives of girls and women killed in the Holocaust through paintings, photographs, and first-hand accounts given by Holocaust survivor, Luisa Milch.
Kelvin Kiptum: From borrowing shoes to breaking world records
Kelvin Kiptum recently set an outstanding world record at the Chicago marathon, but his road to success has been anything but conventional. Learn more about his achievements, struggles, and goals.