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Poetry For The People: Joy Harjo, Juan Felipe Herrera, And Tracy K. Smith

Each U.S. Poet Laureate brings a unique voice to their role as "official poet" of the United States. The three most recent laureates...

The Oldest Continuously-Inhabited Places In The World

From cave dwellings to amazingly old wooden houses, all over the world there are places were people have lived continuously for thousands...

Historically Black Colleges And Universities: Their Legacy Builds Our Common Future

HBCUs excel at growing human potential and creating excellence under challenging circumstances -- capacities and skills all humanity...

Women Of Courage Are Always There

Despite gender stereotypes that often associate men with bravery, the courage of women is legendary and a constant leaven in human...

The Extraordinary Beauty And Diversity Of Birds

Birds are drop-dead gorgeous! Here's some of the most eye-popping feathered friends on the planet. 30 Extraordinarily Beautiful Birds You...

The Most Precarious Places In The World?

From stunningly remote sanctuaries to heart-pounding roads of death, there is "on the edge" adventure all across the globe. 25 of the...

Marian Anderson: The Voice Of The Century

Many admirers of her beautiful voice struggle to describe what became known as the "Voice of the Century." Perhaps, her music was the...

Jaw-Dropping Wonder: Take A Break To Clear Your Mind And Lift Your Spirit

Take a break from all the stuff going on and dive into incredible natural beauty, as you've probably never experienced it. You won't be...

Astonishing, Surreal, But Little Known, Wonders Of The World

These may not be the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and may not even attract many visitors, but they are extraordinary...

Female Trailblazers In Early Movie-Making

Women played an important part in establishing cinema as an artistic medium – not merely by participating in crucial developments, but by...

Oceans: Beautiful And Wondrous

Although oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, we barely notice them. Take some time and get to know these astonishingly...

Butterflies And The Woman Who Fought Superstitions About Them

In the 1600's, it was thought that butterflies might be witches in disguise, out to curdle cream and butter, hence their name...

Culture-Inspired Face Masks By Indigenous Artists

Blending culture and function, Native artists are revisioning what a face mask can be. Storytelling Masks - These beaded masks are...

Humanity's World Of Play: Sports Across The Globe

Looking for a new way to have fun, test your limits, or challenge your skills? Cultural traditions have informed a wide range of...

The Stories Humans Tell: Storytelling Across Cultures

Humans tell stories. It's one of the universal characteristics of being human. But even if a story is the same, each culture will tell...

The Eye-Popping Wonders Of Paper!

Paper, as lowly as it may seem, is the doorway to wonders! Come along for some paper adventures! Fringed Paper art From Vintage...

Stunning Views Of Earth From Space You Haven't Seen.

There are all kinds of beautiful views of our home planet from space. Here's some you probably haven't seen, or even, perhaps, imagined....

Visit Past Times: Free World Historical Photo Archives

These collections of photographs are both very interesting historical images and, in many cases, wonderful works of photographic art. 181...

Women's History Month Just Isn't Enough

The bird of humanity needs two equally-strong wings to fly. Celebrate women's presence in, and contributions to, history. The Ascent of...

A Bucket List Of Natural Adventures You Can Take From Home

Here's some amazing adventures in the natural world that might (or might not) be on your bucket list. But you can visit from home! 7...