To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here are some of his other lesser-known, but incredibly powerful speeches....

In 2024, UNESCO announced 24 new World Heritage sites, ranging from historic buildings and archeological areas to natural and cultural...

Without denying the scientific realities of the climate and other crises humanity faces, it’s even more important for people to realize...

Fascinating and downright astonishing things you may not know about the universe, including some real oddities and misconceptions! 17...

Just as humanity has a common point of origin in Africa, so also does language. The branches of the human tree grow out of a common root,...

The world's longest continuously-operating company--Kongō Gumi construction company--was founded in 578 CE. It's amazing resilience...

Every people is a treasure for humanity. Explore this amazing on-going project of some hundred photographers from all over the world, who...

How would you feel if suddenly, as you quietly admired a dark and starry sky, you heard the stars, galaxies, and black holes making all...

Known as "the Voice of Selma," Bettie Mae Fikes became a Civil Rights Movement activist at age 15 and never looked back. Her powerful...

Paintings and carvings from Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, and Europe showcase some of the earliest prehistoric art yet...

These impactful short films explore widely-varied stories of transformation--personal, social, spiritual, global. The Great Wolf and...

These science YouTube channels are a lot more fun than much of what passes for entertainment these days. If you think science isn't fun...

One of the wonders of North-East India are the bridges created out of the living roots of rubber trees. The Root Bridges of Cherrapunji -...

From the tiny Rusty-Spotted Cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian Tiger, and all the domestic cats in between, cats are impressive....

Persevere. Strive. Learn. Feel. Perceive. Share. Find your power and use it. Octavia E. Butler's Self-Talk - This link is to the...

Today we showcase the winning photographs from major world photography contests. From all continents, and from professionals to...

For Mexicans, Guatemalans, and other “children of corn," maize is entwined in life, history and tradition. It is not just an important...

In our global age, many cities around the world are richly diverse in culture, language, religion, and traditions. But, although our...

There is so much more to "reality" than we normally perceive. Our "common sense" view of the world, based on how our mind organizes our...

Today's post is a story about the last time the Earth warmed as it is warming now. Looking back to such a time provides a uniquely...