A brief history of the past 100 Years as told through the New York Times Archives
Source: The Pudding
Read about the history of the modern world through the lens of New York Times articles.
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How the Gilded Age’s Top 1 Percent Thrived on Corruption
Source: HISTORY
Learn more about the bribery, fraud, and corruption which ran rampant during the Gilded Age
How Urban Design Can Make or Break Protests
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Learn how city geography can affect protests and their outcomes.
Why a German Photographer Trained His Lens on 100-year-old Models
Source: Zoomer
People say with age comes wisdom. With this in mind, photographer Karsten Thormaehlen photographed and interviewed centenarians. What can you learn about yourself and life?
Hamilton Cast Reflect on Backlash and Criticism of Musical
Source: Den of Geek
With the recent release of the Hamilton movie, renewed backlash and criticisms have warranted a response from the cast.
For a radical new perspective on immigration, picture the US as an ancient tree
Source: Aeon
Watch as immigrants create the “tree” of the United States.
Meet the COVID-19 frontline heroes
Source: The Brookings Institution
Hear from essential frontline workers as they discuss the risks and challenges they face in order to keep everyone fed and healthy.
The Power of Forgiveness: Why Revenge Hurts You More
Source: Care Matters
Letting go of the wish for revenge can be a gift to yourself. Click through five suggestions that can help with this approach when someone wrongs you.
A Basic Human Behavior Has Been Upended by COVID-19
Source: Inverse
Read about how the coronavirus has changed some of the most important ways in which humans connect with one another.
The Great Staycation – How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Push a Rapid Transition to Creative Domestic Holidays
Source: Resilience
Current events are changing the landscape of vacations as we know them. Enter the rise of the “staycation.” Read more about creative vacation opportunities.