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The Man Who Planted Trees: Simple, Inspiring, Unforgettable.

This Oscar-winning animated film is a beautiful work of art and offers an inspiring parable for our times. Watch it. Your day will be...

Humanizing Stories: Childrens' & Youth Books for Healing Racism

Suggestions for some of the best in diverse books for children, middle-graders, and young adults. Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Associate...

American Indians in Children's Literature: Best Books of 2020 (& More!)

Are you looking for best books by or about American Indians? First Nations? Want to choose books with respectful and accurate portrayals...

The Films Of Solomon Sir Jones: A Fascinating Record Of Black Life In The 1920s

Considered the definitive film record of everyday Black life at the beginning of the Great Migration, these films are a poignant and...

Malaysia! Spectacular. Intriguing. Epic Tea. Let's Go!

Today, we're going to tour around this amazing country and learn how to make Teh Tarik, the sweet and frothy beverage that's a favorite...

These Female Mexican Guitarists Differ In Style, But All Are Electrifying!

Historically, many areas of instrumental music, especially the guitar, have been heavily male-dominated. But today, these Mexican women...

The Awesome Beauty Of The Ocean's Deep, Coldwater Creatures

Marine biologist Alexander Semenov's photographs reveal the exquisite, other-worldly beauty of some of the world's least known...

Humanity's Cultural Heritage Is So Much More Than Museums...

From shrimp fishing on horseback to building giant human towers to harmonicas and congos...and from Turkey to Namibia to Panama to Korea,...

Johnny Mathis: Legendary Voice Of Velvet & Ruler The Croon

The iconic king of the romantic ballad has been recording and packing concert halls for more than sixty years, and he's still going...

Short Films Exploring Pathways To Justice & Peace

These evocative short films explore changes in perspective and action that contribute to creating a more just and peaceful world. Each...

Contemporary Indigenous Artists Of Guatemala And Mexico

These Indigenous artists are creating stunning and transformative works of art, grounded in their cultural wellsprings, while blazing new...

Hiroki Inoue's Magnificent Images Of Wild Japan: Foxes, Anyone?

Hiroki Inoue's marvelous foxes are his most famous photographs, but his awesome images of Japan's wild beauty take you far beyond......

Matika Wilbur’s ReVisioning Of Native America

Matika Wilbur, a member of both the Swinomish and Tulalip Nations in Washington State, has undertaken to photograph at least one member...

Amazing Ways To View Stars & Space: Public Observatories And Telescope Viewing Around The World

There's never been a better time to look up into the night sky with awe! Public observatories offer tours and viewing opportunities and...

Soundscapes From Around The World

Ever wonder what sounds people around the world hear? These free audio tours let you travel the world through sounds from across the...

The Best Urban Photos Of 2020

The international Urban Photo Awards showcase intriguing, startling, beautiful, and unsettling moments in urban living. Each Daily Cuppa...

Harriet Powers: The "Mother of African-American Quilting"

Only two of her wonderful quilts still survive, but they are among the most famous and revered works of art in the history of...

The Incredible Flight Of Insects

Scientist Adrian Smith has, for the first time, captured the take-off of some insects in super-slow motion, showing not just their...

"Sorria, você está na Bahia!” (Smile, you’re in Bahia)

Today, we're going to visit Brazil, but skip the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo mega-cities and the iconic Amazon region. Instead, we'll...

The True Story Of 'Forty Acres And A Mule'

We’ve all heard the story of the '40 acres and a mule' promise to former slaves at the end of the US Civil War. The real story, however,...

Mind-Blowing, Other-Worldly Microscopic Images Of Wood

Stained-glass windows? Elaborate tapestries? Abstract paintings? The stunning diversity of the wood specimens in the Wilson Wood...

These Exquisite Indigenous Maps Of Colonial Mexico & Guatemala Weren't Just About Geography

In August 1519, Spanish explorer Hernando Cortés marched into what is now Mexican territory, conquering the mighty Aztec Empire, and...

What Do Exploding Stars Look Like? Here's The Amazing Photos.

Astronomers have put together an image of a recent, nearby exploding star. And, for the first time, have made images of 27...

Ella Fitzgerald's Magnificent Musical Collaborations

The 'First Lady of Song' is not only widely considered the greatest female jazz singer of all time in her own right, but her...