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King Charles Pens Moving Tribute to Holocaust Survivor Lily Ebert After Her Death at 100: ‘Never Be Forgotten’

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert touched the lives of millions through her TikTok videos, which she used to educate people on her experiences during the Holocaust. Read about how her legacy continues to grow.

Colorblind viewfinders in Virginia parks allow guests to experience fall foliage in full color

Virginia is known for its vibrant, breath-taking autumn views, but people with colorblindness were often left out from fully enjoying the scenery. That is, until one park ranger set out to make a change.

Theatre makes ‘mind boggling’ Shakespeare discovery

St. George’s Guildhall, the oldest standing theatre in England, is a place where actors have gathered and preformed for centuries. Read about a recent discovery made there and its potential link to Shakespeare.

At a Bold Meeting 250 Years Ago, the Continental Congress Set America in Motion

In October of 1774, the First Continental Congress met to discuss and write a petition to the King. Although the petition didn’t work as planned, the Congress set the stage for what would become the American Revolutionary War.

Commemorating and Learning our Shared History: Juneteenth, Emancipation and Afro-Latino Abolitionists

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, learn more about these prominent Afro-Latino abolitionists and their fight for freedom across the Americas.

NASA clears $5 billion Jupiter mission for launch after review of suspect transistors

Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons, is an icy environment with a saltwater ocean beneath its surface. NASA plans to learn more about this ocean by sending the Europa Clipper into Jupiter’s orbit.

Museums closed Native American exhibits 6 months ago. Tribes are still waiting to get items back

Items of cultural significance to Native American Nations across the US have yet to be returned. Will they find their way out of museum displays and back home where they belong?

‘I only learnt to know her through her diary’: Anne Frank’s father on how his daughter lived on after her death

Seventy-seven years after it was first published, this article takes another look at The Diary of a Young Girl. Learn the story behind how and why Anne Frank’s diary got published.

12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics

From quirky fashion statements to breath-taking physical feats, this year’s Olympic Games were packed with unforgettable moments.

The Merry Wives of Windsor offers strong evidence that Shakespeare was not its author

Some scholars of Shakespeare question the identity of the beloved playwright. This article discusses facts that have led some to believe The Merry Wives of Windsor was written by a different author.

Discovery of musket balls brings alive one of the first battles in the American Revolution

What can a few small, lead spheres teach us about US History? If you’re an archeologist or historian, the answer is quite a lot!

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founder of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has died

Learn more about the legacy of Bernice Johnson Reagon, remembered for her activism, musicianship, and courage.

Video shows isolated Amazon tribe emerge from rain forest in Peru amid threat from loggers

Logging in the Amazon rainforest could threaten the health and wellbeing of an isolated tribe known as the Mashco Piro people.

9 Intrepid Women Explorers

Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.

Judi Dench reflects on a career built around Shakespeare

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.

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.