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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15th. Peruse the list of videos featuring Hispanic history, culture, music, and more!
The ancient origins of the Olympics
Curious about how the games first came to be? Watch the video to learn more.
In pictures: Hurricane Ida devastates Gulf Coast
See images of before, during, and after the storm.
Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to take urgent action on Afghanistan
Watch the video to hear what the Nobel prize-winning activist has to say.
ICON 3D Prints the First Simulated Mars Surface Habitat for NASA
Explore the Mars Dune Alpha and consider whether you would ever live on another planet.
The Real Story of Revere’s Ride
Learn the real story behind the famous midnight ride of one of America’s most storied Sons of Liberty. Click on the interactive map to learn more about Revere’s route.
Born in the USA: The Chinese Immigrant Son Who Fought for Birthright Citizenship
In an important U.S. immigration law milestone, Wong Kim Ark sued the U.S. government to recognize birthright citizenship for children of immigrants. Read the remarkable story here.
Stories Survive: Paula Weissman
Like Anne Frank, Paula Weissman was sent to a Nazi concentration camp as a teenager. Learn about how she made a life for herself after liberation, and explore the site for more powerful stories.
Disability activist shares biggest tips for young people who want to make a difference
Read about Aubrie Lee’s experience with activism and her advice for young aspiring activists.
Helicopters are ruining Shakespeare in the Park
Read about how helicopters disrupt theater-goers in New York City’s Central Park.
‘Serious ramifications’: Why unshakeable gender stereotypes prevent men from taking paternity leave
Parental leave policies are largely not distributed equally along gender lines. Read about the people looking to change that.
What Forest Floor Playgrounds Teach Us About Kids and Germs
In a world of antibacterial soaps and sterile environments, scientists have found that children exposed to diverse bacterial environments have better immune responses.
The Asian American Women Who Fought to Make Their Mark in WWII
Read about the extraordinary women who overcame adversity to work as pilots, translators, guerilla fighters, and more during their country’s time of need.
Human Rights Watch: Videos and Photos
Peruse this Human Rights Watch page and find a topic that most interests you. Watch the video and discuss or report what you learned.
Biography of Tenzing Norgay, First Man to Conquer Mt Everest
Read about the first Sherpa to conquer the historic climb.
What a 13th-Century Medieval Text Can Teach Us About Queerness and Gender
While people may not typically look to the 13th-century medieval texts for shining examples of equitable representation, an old text about a knight in shining armor inspired author Alex Myers.
Worldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballs
Would you take cryptocurrency in exchange for your personal biometric data? Is this a massive privacy breach or the high-tech future of equity? Read to learn more about the pros and cons.
Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
Count Dracula, Nosferatu, the Cullens. What do they have in common aside from a shared aversion to sunlight? Their roots could be traced to similar vampire panics and folklore. Click to read more.
9 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence
Read nine interesting, yet not-so-well-known stories about the people, places, and events surrounding one of America’s most important founding documents.