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1940s Freedom Riders: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
The first racially-integrated, all-female jazz band to tour nationally, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm defied Jim Crow between...

A World Of Rivers: The Earth's Arteries
Rivers are the arteries of Planet Earth and the lifeblood of countless species of animals, fish, birds, and other creatures, including...

Around The World With The Radio On
"I prefer radio to TV because the pictures are better." -- Alistair Cooke "On some nights, I still believe that a car with the gas needle...

Meet the World's Most Beautiful Streets
Streets tell stories about the people who live there. They express the ways of being and doing that make a neighborhood beautiful,...

A Stunning Portrait of Tenochtitlan: Capital of the Aztec Empire
Make a virtual visit to the capital of an empire of more than 5 million people as it existed in 1518. Tenochtitlan is home to 200.000...

A Showcase of Astonishing African Photography
Remarkable winners of some of Africa's most prestigious photography contests give us diverse views of the African continent as a work of...

Bossa Nova Begins Here: Antônio Carlos (Tom) Jobim
Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and singer, Antônio Carlos Jobim, is widely considered the "father of bossa nova."...

The Aspen Tree: Charismatic, Iconic, and World-Embracing
Aspen trees circle the globe, from the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia to North Africa, and from Britain across most of Europe and north...

Seven Lesser-Known Women Who Broke the Sound Barrier
Meet some ground-breaking women who raised their voices in diverse ways, despite the 'sound barriers' dictating they should not be heard....


The Streets We Live On
We're more globally connected now than ever before, but we also have unique streets we call home. Let's explore what happens when global...


Seeing With New Eyes: Short Films On How The Ability To Dream & Create Shines Light In Darkness
Put aside what you are doing and take 10 minutes to view these two short films. You won't be sorry. Both tell extraordinary stories of...


The Best Walk In The World? Every Continent Has One! Country Or City, Get Those Walking Shoes On.
Whether you prefer a casual walk, a full day on the trail, or a long distance trek, today we'll check out some of the visually stunning...


Naomi Long Magett: Godmother Of African-American Poetry
Her career as a poet began at age seven. At fifteen, she met Langston Hughes, and published her first book of poetry at age...


Eye+Mind+Heart = Winning Photos: Latin American Photographer Of The Year
Eye-catching, mind-expanding, heart-thumping photographs from some of the best photographers in Latin America! POY LatAm 2021 Winners -...


Mesmerizing Images From The Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Photographers from across the globe -- amateur and professional, with sophisticated cameras and ordinary ones -- used their skills to...


The Transformative Black-White Friendship That Ignited A Stereotype-Busting Female Photographer
Almost lost to history, the story of Eluard Luchell McDaniels' powerful impact on budding photographer Consuelo Kanaga is one for the...


Global Showcase: The Transformative Skills Of Traditional Artisans
Artisans across the planet have been creating gorgeous, practical, and culturally significant works of craft for centuries. From Japan to...


A Mayan Photographer's Stunning Dreamlike Portraits Revision Ancestral Roots
Pedro Tec's photographs seek to develop a respectful visual discourse with his Mayan ancestors that inspires respect for, and pride in,...


The World's Most Iconic, Sacred, And Unusual Trees
These wonderful trees have borne witness to history and become renowned for their majestic, or...perhaps, quirky, qualities! Portraits of...


The Barrier-Breaking Black Female Photographer You've Likely Never Heard Of. Let's Fix That.
Florestine Perrault Collins was born in 1895, and began taking photographs at age 14. She was the first Black female photographer to own...
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