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Importance of cultural education—through the eyes of a former ROTC cadet
Read about why understanding and showing respect for local culture is especially important in a war zone.
Why do we make bad choices?
Not every decision is a good one. Why do we sometimes make the wrong choice, even though we know better?
At 81, Mary Oliver shares her spiritual journey in ‘Upstream: Selected Essays’
Read about the influences on the poet who wrote “The Journey” and her quest for a fuller understanding of what it means to be alive.
The Evolution of the Charity Run/Walk and the Road Ahead
Have you ever participated in a family fun run or charity walk? Today, the 5K run or walk is a pretty commonplace event around the world and all through the year. Where did the idea of running to raise funds begin and why are people drawn to this activity?
How does the way food looks or its smell influence taste?
What goes on in our brains before we ever put a piece of food in our mouths? Our senses of smell, sight and touch contribute a lot to how we perceive the taste of food.
China Has Officially Started Construction on the World’s First “Forest City”
China are in the process of building a futuristic “Forest City” aimed at helping to improve the problem of air pollution and climate change. It is a great initiative and one that could be replicated in other countries in the future.
The Hidden Beauty of a Walmart Store
Artist, Brendan O’Connell talks about his fascination with Walmart Stores and its shoppers, as a subject for his impressionist paintings.
Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana was known to many around the world for her generous gift of time to the everyday person. Read a short summary of her charitable work here.
Olympic Athletes Who Took a Stand
Olympic track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos were medalists in the 1968 Olympic Games. Read about their gesture of protest and its consequences.
Legacy Of Forced March Still Haunts Navajo Nation
In 1864, thousands of Navajo and Apache were forced to walk from their lands to a reservation about 400 miles away. In this recording, descendants of Native Americans on the Long Walk share their experiences and memories.
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
In his 2005 commencement address at Stanford University, Steve Jobs tells graduating students that the key to his success was finding out what he loved.
Illegal Immigration Solutions – Pros and Cons: Historical Timeline
This timeline is organized into six time periods, each of which has excerpts and images from primary and secondary sources. Scan the entire timeline or choose to focus on one or two time periods for a more in-depth look at the history of immigration in the U.S.
Philippe Petit
Meet Philippe Petit, a man who said, “To me, it’s so simple that life should be lived on the edge of life.” Read his biography to learn about the risks this man is renowned for taking.
I am Indian American, and it’s 2017. But I still get asked ‘What are you?’
How should immigrants answer questions about their race and nationality? In this article, one Indian American explores some of the frustrations and complexities of trying to answer such questions.
Final Confederate statue coming down in New Orleans
In May 2017, New Orleans took down a statue of General Robert E. Lee that had stood for 133 years. Read to learn more about the city government’s reasons for removing the statue and the public disagreement about the decision.
18 Under 18: Meet the Young Innovators Who Are Changing the World
Read this article to learn about teenagers who have started their own successful businesses, including a boy who sells rare sneakers and a girl who sells natural skin-care products.
How improv comedy helped a teen with autism
Teens on the autism spectrum may have trouble interacting with others. The challenge of performing improv comedy can help.
A chronicle of Afghanistan’s modern-day Romeo and Juliet
Warring families still try to stand in the way of true love today. Here’s a real-life Romeo and Juliet tale with a happier ending.
How caves give astronauts a preview of life in space
Interestingly, caves provide a great training ground to prepare astronauts for outer space. In the cave a multicultural team spend six days of training in the isolation and confinements of the underground.