The Defiant Ones
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Imagine if simply going to school was an act of defiance. For the women in the article, it was. Read the article to learn more about the battles fought for desegregation.
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A street magician’s tricks make everyday technology magical and mysterious
Source: Aeon
Watch this video to see how Doug McKenzie combines street magic with familiar technological items like cellphones.
Roanoke Wasn’t America’s Only Lost Colony
Source: National Geographic
The fate of the lost colony of Roanoke has become the stuff of legend. However, many lesser-known colonies also struggled and failed. Explore the interactive map to learn more.
Last Men of the Revolution
Source: Archiving Early America
During the Civil War, when photography was a new medium, a minister and amateur historian raced to capture images of the last surviving veterans of the American Revolution.
Daddy Track: The Case for Paternity Leave
Source: The Atlantic
Many working parents struggle with developing a strong work-life balance. Some states are beginning to offer extended paternity leave, which could change how fathers—and mothers—balance raising children and having careers.
Peaceful protest is much more effective than violence for toppling dictators
Source: The Washington Post
This article and accompanying presentation explore political scientist Erica Chenoweth’s research on how peaceful protest is often much more successful than violence for making changes.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
Source: Live Science
Since the 1960s, astronauts have risked their lives to explore space. Read about the missions in which men and women were lost.
7 Epic Fails Brought to You by the Genuis Mind of Thomas Edison
Source: Smithsonian
Part of Thomas Edison’s ability to succeed came from his willingness to try things that failed. Check out the photo gallery for a slideshow of the failed inventions the article describes.
Advantages of Being Bicultural
Source: Psychology Today
Culture and belonging aren’t all or nothing. Learn about the concrete benefits of identifying with two or more cultures.
Pop Culture’s Undying Edgar Allan Poe Obsession
Source: The Atlantic
There’s no question that Edgar Allan Poe has made a lasting impression on American popular culture. This article uses the release of a movie about a dangerous obsession with Poe to take a look back at the author’s pop culture legacy.