A National Monument Has Just Been Established to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
Emmett Till’s murder—and his mother's fight for justice—will be recognized across three sites in two states.
2023-07-27 03:17
10 Fascinating Facts About J. Robert Oppenheimer
The enigmatic physicist at the center of Christopher Nolan's newest film may have come to regret being known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb.”
2023-07-22 02:15
Florida's new black history curriculum 'sanitized', say critics
The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery.
2023-07-21 07:57
Misconceptions About the Ice Age
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.
2023-07-21 03:50
10 Wondrously Unusual Castles From Around the World
From Europe's smallest castle to a fortress built into a cliff, these unique castles all break the mold.
2023-07-20 20:25
Florida Board of Education approves new Black history standards that critics call 'a big step backward'
The Florida Board of Education approved a new set of standards for how Black history should be taught in the state's public schools, sparking criticism from education and civil rights advocates who said students should be allowed to learn the "full truth" of American history.
2023-07-20 17:21
5 European Princesses Who Are Preparing to Reign
In the coming decades, five princesses are expected to ascend the thrones of Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
2023-07-20 00:21
Taylor Swift makes history as female artist with the most No. 1 albums
Taylor Swift is breaking records by making records.
2023-07-18 21:22
10 of the World’s Most Controversial Gemstones
Precious stones like the Cullinan Diamond, the Tiffany Diamond, and the Koh-i-noor Diamond have troubled histories.
2023-07-18 00:15
8 Ways to Experience Indigenous Heritage in One Canadian Province
Indigenous-led tourism is driving a cultural revival in British Columbia. Here's how to experience the Canadian province's 10,000-year-old traditions.
2023-07-15 02:22
15 Historical Figures’ Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Here’s how to pronounce ‘Elie Wiesel,’ ‘Cixi,’ and 13 other famous names from history.
2023-07-14 20:27
‘The Beanie Bubble’: How Ty Warner Tricked the World Into Buying Into the Beanie Baby Craze
Before watching 'The Beanie Bubble', learn the true story behind the Beanie Baby craze that swept the world in the 1990s.
2023-07-13 01:19