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In Honor of Juneteenth: The Films Of Solomon Sir Jones - A Fascinating Record Of Black Life In The 1920s
What better way to celebrate Juneteenth, than to celebrate the powerful life, culture, and community development it made possible?...


The Restaurant That Has Continuously Operated For More Than 1200 Years, And Other Ancient Eateries
What is the oldest continuously-operating restaurant in the world? That's a complex question due to various factors, but here we include...


The Earliest Photo of Louis Armstrong And Other Rare Moments With Him
Louis Armstrong is one of the true jazz legends. Enjoy some of his earliest and rarest live performances as he was shaking up the...


The Iconic ‘Blue Marble’ Photo: How 50 Years of Climate Change Have Altered It
In December 1972, NASA’s final Apollo mission (Apollo 17) took the iconic 'Blue Marble' photo of the whole Earth. In an instant, everyone...


The "Spanish Tinge" -- How Latin America Influenced Early Blues Music
Jazz and blues trailblazer Jelly Roll Morton once said that real jazz tunes needed “tinges of Spanish.” The Latin American influence on...


Three Poems And A Meditation On Peace
It is the poets and spiritual re-thinkers who are the visionaries of our times. Such re-visioners set off sparks of insight, deepening...


The World's Five Deepest Canyons
Immerse yourself in the awe of these majestic chasms, characterized by their dramatic depths, unique ecosystems, and breathtaking beauty!...


Wild, Entertaining, Mind-Rocking Science Videos
If you love science, but it sometimes feels like it's way over your head...here's some videos that fit 'big science' into our small...


Powerful Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches That Aren't 'I Have A Dream'
To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., here are some of his other lesser-known, but incredibly powerful speeches....


Astounding? Unbelievable? Yes, And More! The 34-Year Evolution of Strandbeests!
Words fail for Theo Jansen's marvelous beests! For a boost of your spirits, imagination, and general morale, take a look at these...


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


YES! Beyond Despair: Ways Out Of Humanity's Crises
Without denying the scientific realities of the climate and other crises humanity faces, it’s even more important for people to realize...


The Jazz Songbook Re-Imagined: Beegie Adair
Throughout a 60-year career of renowned jazz piano mastery, Beegie Adair's unique style left a lasting impact on classic songs. While...


Rare Cookbooks From Japan, Mexico, USA, Europe, & Middle East, (10th C-20th C)
Some of the world's oldest known recipes are available in online archives. These cookbooks are adventures in themselves! Some are easy to...


Aretha Franklin: Rare And Classic Performances By The Queen Of Soul
Very few artists have impacted music like the "Queen of Soul." Here is a showcase of some rare and classic live performances: full of...


Stunning Photos from 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
From over 50,000 entries, check out the incredible winners of the Natural History Museum's annual photography contest. Wildlife...


The Afro-Caribbean Roots of Jazz: Early Recordings
Although jazz is often said to be an American creation, that's not the whole story. The rhythms and syncopation of jazz originate in...


World Languages: How We Speak, How We Sound, And What This Says About Our Future
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,...


A 1,446-Year-Old Japanese Company: How Did They Do That?
The world's longest continuously-operating company--Kongō Gumi construction company--was founded in 578 CE. It's amazing resilience...


The Atlas of Humanity: Images and Stories from Cultures Worldwide
Every people is a treasure for humanity. Explore this amazing on-going project of some hundred photographers from all over the world, who...
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