History

Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal

Source: TED

Watch this short video about how the Panama Canal was not-so-easily created.

Is Bigfoot real? You likely already know the answer.

Source: Live Science

For decades, hundreds of people claimed to have seen the creature known as “bigfoot” or “sasquatch”. When examined logically, it the existence of this creature really plausible?

You Can Still Visit These Six Former National Parks

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

National parks are designated and protected by national governments for conservation purposes. Although the locations listed in the article are no longer national parks, their beauty and history make them worth a visit.

Victoria siblings explore chilling creatures from Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast

Source: APTN News

A brother-and-sister team from the Whitesand First Nation, explore creatures from Indigenous oral histories in their horror-themed podcast. Read about their topics and approach.

What Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Connections To Slavery Reveal About The Need For Reparations Today

Source: The Conversation

This opinion from a university scholar reveals that more carefullyexamining Alexander Hamilton’s life, views, and career might challenge how people think about reparations for slavery.

This 15-year-old was the original Rosa Parks

Source: CNN

Watch this video to find out about the often overlooked story of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin.

Who were Las Mariposas, and why were they murdered?

Source: TED

Watch this short TED video about the brave women who lead an underground revolution against one of the worst dictators in the Dominican Republic’s history.

How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy

Source: NPR

Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was also a dedicated philanthropist who used his wealth to establish hundreds of public libraries. Listen to the story here.