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California families relay harrowing escape from Afghanistan
Read about their experiences as they plead for the rescue of those still trapped in Afghanistan.
Young activists bemoan climate inaction, demand more say
Read what youth climate activists such as Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg had to say at the Youth4Climate summit.
Banks Warned That Crypto Could Replace Dollar Within Five Years
Is cryptocurrency a fad or here to stay? Read about recent survey results that say it’s not only here to stay, but dollars may become a thing of the past.
In 1865, thousands of Black South Carolinians signed a 54-foot-long freedom petition
Read about some of the objects on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Black Theater Artists Are Helping Shakespeare Speak To More Diverse Audiences
Read about the importance of racially inclusive casting in the world of Shakespearian theatre.
Teens around the world are lonelier than a decade ago. The reason may be smartphones.
Read about how smart phones and social media impact the social lives of teens.
US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
Research finds gender differences in fear, risk perception during COVID-19
Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 fears tend to be split along gender binary lines.
Killer robots? Get real. It’ll be easier for AI to just erase our minds and steal our bodies
Have you ever stopped to think that the robot uprising could potentially be more terrifying than certain death? Read this op-ed to learn more about this writer’s thoughts about the future.
Extreme Dining in the Gilded Age
| Wealthy Americans of the Gilded Age often indulged in extravagance—even when hosting dinner parties. This short article features important dinner etiquette for hosts and guests, and even includes a menu. |
How radical gardeners took back New York City
Watch the video to learn more about the positive effects greenscapes have had in New York City.
Women in the American Revolution
| Molly Pitcher and Betsy Ross are familiar names in the history of women in America’s Revolutionary Era. Read this detailed article to learn the stories of other women who supported the war effort. |
A person or a thing? Inside the fight for animal personhood
Happy the elephant is in the middle of a monumental court case with far-reaching consequences.
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.