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
Why Is TV Called the ‘Boob Tube’?
When TVs became popular in the 20th century, some people started calling it ‘the tube.’ That nickname soon spawned an even catchier one: ‘the boob tube.’
2023-07-20 04:21
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 00:16
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 02:25
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 20:26
6 Fascinating Facts About Geoffrey Chaucer
'The Canterbury Tales' author Geoffrey Chaucer's work spanned poetry and prose and ranged from the humorous to the scientific—but there's so much more to know about the "father of English poetry."
2023-07-03 20:23
The Star-Spangled Batter: A Brief History of Baseball on the Fourth of July
Fourth of July baseball games have been popular since the Civil War era. Here’s how the tradition started.
2023-06-29 05:20
10 Facts About James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’
James Baldwin's novel 'Giovanni’s Room' was rejected by editors and publishers before it was eventually released in 1956.
2023-06-26 20:21
An International History of Dumplings
Dumplings are a delicious staple that transcends borders, but how did these doughy delights rise to international fame? Join host Justin Dodd as he unpacks regional adaptations, diverse fillings, and the traditional techniques of dumplings.
2023-06-22 04:20
10 Fascinating Facts About Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson ('Treasure Island,' 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde') is one of Scotland’s foremost writers—and his life, like his most famous stories, was full of both adventure and misfortune.
2023-06-20 20:15
NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote
A group of Indian academics wants their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?
2023-06-20 05:19
George Willig, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed the World Trade Center
In 1977, climber George Willig decided his next great challenge would be scaling 110 stories in lower Manhattan.
2023-06-17 03:24