How a Renaissance Poet's 1336 Climb Inspired Generations of Hikers
Petrarch's 1336 account of his ascent of Mont Ventoux became a touchstone for those who love to climb peaks.
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Women Educators Who Changed the World
Women Educators Who Changed the World
5 Female Teachers Who Changed History
Learn about five of history's most impactful and influential female educators.
Who Said It?
Who Said It?
Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee. You can't hit what your eyes don't see.-Muhammad Ali
Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.-Judy Garland
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Harley-Davidson changed the motorcycle industry and created a subculture like none of its competitors.
Marcelino Serna came to the U.S. as a undocumented immigrant, and within just a few years, became one of the country's bravest heroes.
An inside look at the dark art of spycraft—from the Frankenkitty to the umbrella gun, we uncover the deadliest spy weapons ever deployed.
Allied forces uncover valuable artworks and other treasures hidden by Nazi Germany, but one piece in particular has a more symbolic meaning.
Back to School
Back to School
What School Was Like in the 13 Colonies
Standards of education varied widely, and corporal punishment was the norm.
Getting Into Harvard Was Once All About Social Rank (Not Grades)
In the 17th and 18th centuries, students at America’s elite universities were treated differently based on the social stature of their parents.
The 8-Year-Old Chinese American Girl Who Helped Desegregate Schools—in 1885
Mamie Tape's bid to desegregate San Francisco schools went to the California Supreme Court seven decades before Brown v. Board.
In Early 1800s American Classrooms, Students Governed Themselves
That hall monitor used to be much more powerful.
Years before Brown v. Board of Ed, the Mendezes fought their own battle against legalized school segregation, risking their livelihood to lay the groundwork for the Supreme Court decision to come.
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore Rhode Island’s Rich History
Explore The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House to discover how Rhode Island became a playground for the elite.
From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.
Pirates, shipwrecks and haunted legends once ruled Block Island. Today, its trails, lighthouses and Victorian charm tell a different story.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Providence Plantations on principles of religious freedom, separation of church and state and equality.
Who's Making History
Who's Making History
Bodhana Sivanandan
The 10-year-old became the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster after besting 60-year-old grandmaster Peter Wells in the last round of the 2025 British Chess Championships.
Hafthor Bjornsson
The strongman, best known as "the Mountain" in HBO's "Game of Thrones," deadlifted 1,113 pounds, smashing his own 2020 world record of 1,104 pounds.
Sue Bird
Basketball legend Sue Bird, a 13-time All-Star who led the Seattle Storm to four championships, became the first WNBA player honored by her franchise with a statue outside the club's arena.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler
History Revealed
History Revealed
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