9 Intrepid Women Explorers
Source: History
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
Culture & Society
Told In Pictures: How 50 Immigrants Got Green Cards
Source: NPR
Immigrants come to the United States for countless reasons and under vastly different circumstances. Browse this photo essay to explore a few of these compelling stories.
Future Filters: Giving Young People a Voice in Policymaking
Source: Institute for Global Change
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
Understanding Arabic Music
Source: Kennedy Center
Music is an essential part of life and culture around the world. Learn about Arabic music and what makes it unique.
Misconceptions about Mythology
Source: Mental Floss (on YouTube)
You may know a lot about mythology, but is evertying you think you know correct? Mental Floss discusses some of the most common misconceptions people have about Greek and Roman myths.
Theater Experience in Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Source: ThoughtCo.
Today we study Shakespeare in school and often see his plays in formal settings, but is that how they were meant to be experienced? Learn more about what going to see a play was really like when Shakespeare’s theater company put them on stage for the first time.
26 Types of Activism To Know (Plus Examples)
Source: Good Good Good
Read about different kinds of activism.
‘The Latest Shopping Trend? Not Shopping
Source: CNN
Influencers sometimes push a lifestyle of constantly buying new clothing, high-tech gadgets, or the hottest new cosmetic products. But a growing number of people are becoming disillusioned with what they perceive as pressure to constantly purchase new things. Their solution? Buying less.
Failing early in your career can make you more successful in the future
Source: CNBC
“Describe a time when you failed,” is a common and tricky prompt that often comes up in job interviews — and for good reason.
According to a new study out of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, your past experiences with failure could predict your career success in the long run.
What Is Gender Blindness?
Source: Verywell Health
Is it better to acknowledge differences in gender or ignore those differences entirely? Read about the pros and cons of gender blindness, and how the ideal approach may be a delicate mix of both gender awareness and gender blindness.