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National Hispanic Heritage Month

Source: 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

Source: TED

Curious about how the games first came to be? Watch the video to learn more.

In pictures: Hurricane Ida devastates Gulf Coast

Source: CNN

See images of before, during, and after the storm.

Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to take urgent action on Afghanistan

Source: Reuters

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

Source: ICON

Explore the Mars Dune Alpha and consider whether you would ever live on another planet.

The Real Story of Revere’s Ride

Source: The Paul Revere House Museum

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

Source: History

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

Source: Museum of Jewish Heritage

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.