Harriet Tubman’s courage extended far beyond the Underground Railroad—she played a crucial role in the largest rebellion of enslaved people in U.S. history. This remarkable chapter of her legacy stands as a powerful example of sacrifice, resilience, and the fight for freedom.
Caregiving isn’t just a job for nurses or a role traditionally assigned to women, it’s becoming a responsibility that more and more men are stepping up to take on. So, what does it really take to balance it all, and how can society better support these caregivers?
Standing out can feel like a challenge, but for Rozaria, it became her greatest strength. As a first-generation immigrant, she struggled to fit in, until she found the power of embracing her identity and using her voice to create change through her leadership at the Boys & Girls Club.
During California’s wildfire seasons, thousands of brave individuals put their lives on the line to fight the flames—some of which are former inmates learning skills in firefighting.
Honoring cultural heritage is an important part of connecting to the past. This video explains how Loren Yellow Bird connects with his Native American heritage.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day takes play on January 27th each year. Learn more about the significance of this day and why observing it is so important.
After delivering an outstanding performance in the “Wicked” movie, actor Marissa Bode addressed ableist comments that many people with disabilities face every day.
Are you a turtle, shark, or owl in conflict? Understanding how we navigate disagreements can unlock better relationships.
“Christmas traditions are abundant, from hanging stockings to leaving milk and cookies out for Santa. They’re all fairly wholesome, too. But in Victorian England, Christmas was an opportunity to exchange gruesome stories of ghosts, evil spirits, and people gone mad.”
If you’re looking for a few extra ways to cultivate good fortune for 2025, check out this list of New Year’s Eve superstitions that includes customs from across the globe. Make like the Danes and jump off a chair, wake to see the run rise like they do in Japan, or eat twelve grapes (no more, no less) at midnight, just as they do in Spain. This list will give you many good ideas for your celebrations!
Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She took great risks, such as going undercover as a patient of a mental institution and a worker in a sweatshop, and her work was instrumental in making improvements in the poor working conditions and treatment of women.
A group of adult students are giving to other refugees who are just arriving in the United States. Having been in their shoes themselves, they do everything they can to make the transition easier for others.
What events took place before America’s schools were finally integrated? What did the Supreme Court have to say about discrimination along the way to the Brown decision? Check this handy timeline to find out.
Researchers and academics search for the answer to this question and offer varying theories.
William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and now, thanks to modern technology, you can explore some of the most iconic places from the playwright’s life, and the locations said to have inspired him, from the comfort of your own home.
In this interview, a sociologist explains how competition among consumers—not necessarily the providers of goods and services—is what drives spending.
Spanglish, which blends the vocabulary and grammar of both Spanish and English, is widely used around the country. Learn about how the language is influenced by the communities who speak it.
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.
Did you know that Sleepy Hollow is a real place? And that many of the characters in the story were loosely based on real people? Take a brief tour of the area with National Geographic and learn how Washington Irving got some of his ideas for America’s most famous ghost story.
