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How the Costumes of ‘American Born Chinese’ Straddle Fantasy and Reality
The imprint of Greek and Roman mythology is all around us, from the names of our shoes (Nike, the goddess of victory) to the names of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, etc). And maybe a certain recent movie series has made you familiar with a little Norse mythology, like Thor and Loki, too. Now a new show is introducing Western audiences to Chinese mythology. Find out how costume designers approached dressing ancient Chinese gods for a modern American audience.
Future Filters: Giving Young People a Voice in Policymaking
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
What is the Future of Communication?
There was a time when there was no written language and almost all communication was spoken. Even when language evolved, it was often written on stone and not very portable until the invention of paper. History is full of such advances. Even the now ubiquitous smartphone was thought to be science fiction just a couple of decades ago. But have you ever asked yourself what advances may come next?
Kentucky Man Finds ‘Hoard’ of Civil War Gold Coins Worth Millions in Cornfield
Extremely rare Civil War era coins both represent and make history. Read about how gold coins discovered in a Kentucky cornfield mark a significant historical moment.
Shakespeare-Fan King Charles Celebrates 400 Years Since the First Folio
Shakespeare, an iconic figure in English history, is celebrated and beloved by another significant English figure, King Charles. Read about how and why King Charles celebrates the 400-year anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Was the Last Battle of the American Revolution Fought in India? A Growing Number of Historians Think So
For centuries, history books have told us that the Battle of Yorktown was the final victory of the American Revolutionary War. However, many historians now believe the last battle was fought on an entirely different continent.
Why Popcorn Tastes Better When You Eat It with Chopsticks
How do you make something old and familiar feel fresh and new? Science suggests the trick is to interact with it in new ways. Something as simple as eating popcorn–but doing so with chopsticks–can result in people rating the popcorn as tastier and more enjoyable than eating the same popcorn with their hands. Read the article and think of ways you may make things you already own feel new again.
Tales of Migration Explore Modern-Day Odysseys and ‘Hyphenated Identities’
Many contemporary authors are inspired to explore the themes of immigration. Often drawing from their own experiences, they write about meeting different kinds of people and reconciling the past with the future.
What happens in the brain when you learn a language?
One great way to expand your worldview is to learn a new language. It turns out that the benefits of doing so reach far beyond simply being able to communicate with more people.
How Anne Frank’s Diary Changed the World
See pages from Anne Frank’s diary with explanatory notes in this excerpt from the book 100 Documents That Changed the World.
Why ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Frightened So Many Parents in the 1990s
Read about the story behind one of the most banned books for children.
Dark patterns, the tricks websites use to make you say yes, explained
With the advent of more “personalized” ad experiences and the increasing value of personal data, companies have dirty tricks up their sleeves to manipulate users.
Huston middle-schoolers get tangible Civil War lesson
History lessons over the American Civil War are more engaging than ever as students interact with clothing, toys, and other objects from that era.
NASA announces crew for first trip back to the moon in over 50 years
It’s been over half a century since NASA last sent astronauts to the moon, and this crew of brave men and women is the first of its kind.
Since American Revolution, women have played part on front lines
Women in the United States have always been active participants in war efforts, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.
How To Make Eyewitness Testimony More Reliable
Eyewitness testimony can be really important when investigating crimes, but how can we make them more reliable? SciShow looks at the scientific and psychological evidence around several ways in which your memory can fail–and how we may be able to minimize these effects.
How Currency Works
Have you ever wondered just what, exactly, money is? We earn it. We spend it. But why do we all agree that one little piece of green paper is only worth a bag of chips and a different piece of green paper is worth a full, fancy dinner? This article takes a look at currency, what it is, how it got started, and what forms it might take in the future.
An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life: It helps us ‘live longer’
Researchers found that having positive relationships with the people in our lives is a key contributing factor to our overall health and happiness. Click here to learn more.
For Holocaust survivors in the U.S., more than remembrance is needed
Holocaust survivors have incredibly important stories to tell, and it’s imperative we protect those stories, as well as the people behind them.