Infographics convey large amounts of information in a simple and straightforward way. Look at the entries on this engraving to learn about the Revolutionary War.
Author Archives: Daniella Navarro
Bees May Understand Zero, a Concept That Took Humans Millennia to Grasp
A recent study suggests that bees may grasp the concept of zero. Read the article to learn more about what this discovery means.
Do We Code-Switch Our Laughter?
Code-switching, a means for assimilation, is at the forefront of a larger discussion about race and culture. Laughter, it seems, may be one of the traits people change to fit into the larger scheme of society.
Impossible foods: how startups are changing what we eat – in pictures
Read about companies trying to make food sustainable for us and our environment.
Can these descendents of enslaved Africans save their unique culture?
The Gullah Geechee’s culture and way of life is threatened by gentrification and land development. Customs such as fishing and basket weaving are at risk of being lost.
CONQUISTADORS
Conquistadors made their way to America in search of wealth and glory. However, their experiences and the experiences of those they encountered were anything but glamorous.
The 19th-Century Fight Against Bacteria-Ridden Milk Preserved With Embalming Fluid
Food industries did not always have the best interests of their consumers in mind. This is especially the case with “embalmed milk,” a tainted dairy product.
Explore the Largest Known Volcanoes
Volcanoes shape the surface of our world and surrounding planets. Explore some of our solar system’s largest volcanoes.
Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life
The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.
Get ready for a future in which your favorite products act like helicopter parents
Is “smart packaging” with sensors and bluetooth connectivity the future of consumer packaging? Read about the possibilities.
BORDERLINE
Explore part or all of the boundaries that separate the United States and Mexico.
Online Museum Is Preserving ‘Endangered’ Sounds for Future Generations
Technological advances force some objects to become obselete. Something widely used even ten years ago may now be a relic. An online museum aims to catalog and preserve the sounds these outdated objects make.
The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family
In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.
Whitman and Race
Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.
Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
Why Ravens and Crows Are Earth’s Smartest Birds
The phrase bird-brained may not be accurate after all. Choose two birds to read about and watch their accompanying videos.
Map of the Freedom Riders Route
Follow the route the Freedom Riders took in this interactive map.
Life of John Jay, Founding Father and Supreme Court Chief Justice
Read about the life and accomplishments of John Jay, one of America’s most influential Founders.
6 Afro-Latinos Open Up About What It Means To Be Black And Latino
Cultural identity plays a large role in how you perceive yourself. Watch as six Afro-Latinos describe the difficulties they face in their struggle for acceptance and what being Afro-Latino means to them.
How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed?
Watch the video to learn how justices are appointed to the Supreme Court, the highest and most powerful court in the United States.