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‘Next Stop Is Vietnam’: A War In Song
In this radio piece, NPR looks back at the music written during and about the Vietnam War. Many musicians used protest songs to voice their opposition to the war.
When Their Workday Ends, More Fathers Are Heading Into the Kitchen
While women still spend more hours in the kitchen than men on average, a growing number of working fathers are preparing meals.
The Football Genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s passion for Princeton football and how he may have influenced the game through his friendship with Fritz Crisler, the school’s head coach.
CEOs say how you treat a waiter can predict a lot about character
Most of us have experienced being treated as if we were less important than others, because of our age or social status or some other factor. But the people who make hiring decisions for some companies have taken notice, finding that how a job seeker treats those in service positions accurately reflects his or her character.
What Democracy Means To Us Today
In 2015, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in English history, celebrated its 800th anniversary. The Magna Carta became the model for our own United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Read about why we should never take a democratic society for granted, and explore the site to learn more.
Helping Fellow Plane Crash Survivors Has Changed My Life
In 1985, George Lamson Jr. was the sole survivor of a plane crash. Read about the difficulties he experienced as a sole survivor, and watch videos in which four other sole survivors share their stories.
Japanese American Internment During World War II
While Jewish people were being forced into concentration camps in Europe, thousands of Japanese Americans were fired from their jobs, arrested, and forcibly relocated to internment camps in the United States. Read about why these American citizens suffered this treatment during World War II.
Volunteer Program Helps Lincoln Middle-Schoolers Prepare for Their Futures
Eighth grade is not too soon to think about college and career. High school will prepare you for both. Read how this middle school helps students focus on future planning for high school and beyond.
Fairy Tales: Help or Hinder?
In fairy tales about knights, dragons, princes, and princesses, good wins over evil. But should children think that nothing bad happens in real life? Should fairy tales be read to children today? Read the author’s opinion and decide whether or not you agree with what fairy tales really tell.
Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1985
The Supreme Court decision against segregated schools created new opportunities for African Americans. However, it also led to years of conflict between supporters and opponents of segregation. News stories, songs, videos, and pictures tell the story of people’s experiences of the changes sweeping the nation during this turbulent time.
Students immersed in Chinese culture
Watch a video about a group of American students on a cultural exchange in China. Immersing themselves in the culture, these students will spend a year in China learning Mandarin and living with locals.
Ramsey Campbell and Stephen King on why Rupert Bear and Bambi are truly terrifying
Horror writers discuss their surprising inspirations and the particular pleasure derived from fear in the horror genre.
Rwanda: Has reconciliation by legal means worked?
In 1994, a genocide in Rwanda left hundreds of thousands of people dead. Twenty years later, the effectiveness of the courts meant to bring the perpetrators to justice is being called into question.
Why Shakespeare Matters
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., houses one of the richest collections of materials related to William Shakespeare and fosters research, productions, and educational outreach. Why devote so much effort to works over 400 years old, by an author from another country?
Are All Movie Heroes the Same Person?
If you’ve ever watched a movie and thought, This hero reminds me of a hero in another movie, you’re not alone. Author Joseph Campbell explored myths and stories about heroes from around the world and found that they have much in common; his work in turn inspired the creation of new movie heroes, including the heroes of the Star Wars series.
Students immersed in Chinese culture
Watch a video about a group of American students on a cultural exchange in China. Immersing themselves in the culture, these students will spend a year in China learning Mandarin and living with locals.
Good Art Is Popular Because It’s Good. Right?
In an effort to find out why certain pieces of art are successful, a Princeton professor designed a study that concluded that chance has a lot to do with it.
Students Take Hijab Challenge
Recently, students at one university in California attempted to find common ground by wearing a Muslim headscarf, called a hijab, for one day. Read about their eye-opening experiences.
Deep Survival: Anne Frank’s Extraordinary Act of Survival
In 2009, Anne Frank would have been 80 years old. Read about why her life in hiding can be called an inspiring true story of survival under extreme and terrifying circumstances.