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Two centuries ago, the world's largest suspension bridge opened in Wales, slashing nine hours off the journey to London. The Menai Bridge still stands today as a testament to human ingenuity and early engineering brilliance.
Sam Mitchell and Maureen Smith were both born in moving cars on Australia's Fremantle Traffic Bridge, 64 years apart. They joined 80 others for a special farewell ride before the historic bridge gets demolished and rebuilt.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
A severe drought in Rome has uncovered the ancient pillars of Emperor Nero's bridge, giving tourists and archaeologists an unexpected glimpse into history. The structure, built nearly 2,000 years ago, once connected the city to what is now Vatican territory.
A dozen volunteers manually cranked the gears of Ohio's historic Harmar Bridge for its first in-depth inspection in years, bringing the century-old swing bridge one step closer to reconnecting two communities. The two-day inspection will guide a $2 million restoration to reopen the landmark as a pedestrian bridge.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
Nigeria just launched a major rebuild of Lagos's historic Carter Bridge, bringing modern cable-stayed design to a crossing that's served millions for six decades. Work starts immediately with a promise to finish in three years.
While their brothers became household names, these seven remarkable women were warriors, musical prodigies, and spiritual leaders who shaped history in their own right. Their stories deserve to be told.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge just opened between Detroit and Windsor, connecting the busiest trade corridor between the U.S. and Canada. Named after a hockey legend, the 1.5-mile bridge will help move $300 million in daily commerce more efficiently.
Caroline Harvey became the first defender ever selected first overall in PWHL Draft history, capping off a stellar year that included Olympic gold and tournament MVP honors. The 23-year-old star joins Vancouver alongside best friend Laila Edwards, who made history as the highest-drafted Black player in league history.
Scientists can now use satellites to detect tiny movements in bridges that signal danger long before traditional inspections would notice. The breakthrough could prevent disasters and save lives, especially in areas where bridges rarely get checked.
A dozen volunteers in Marietta, Ohio manually cranked open a 100-year-old swing bridge for its first deep inspection in years, moving a beloved landmark closer to connecting the community again. The hands-on effort is part of a $2 million restoration to reopen the Historic Harmar Bridge as a pedestrian walkway.
Nigeria's government is investing 548.98 billion naira to completely rebuild one of Lagos's oldest bridges after experts found its underwater foundation deteriorating beyond repair. The upgraded Carter Bridge will be longer, wider, and designed to finally solve traffic jams that have plagued the city for decades.
Two new bridges are coming to Ghana's Hohoe Constituency, promising safer travel and better access to markets for farming communities that have dealt with dangerous crossings for too long. Construction starts this month with a two-month timeline for the first bridge.
Engineers are developing quantum sensors that could detect hidden damage in America's 220,000 aging bridges before catastrophic failures occur. This breakthrough technology offers hope for preventing tragedies like the 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse that killed 13 people.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Two educators are attempting to break a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest history lesson ever: 30-plus hours covering 5,000 years of Black history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwen Ebron started their marathon teaching session in Philadelphia, turning endurance into education. #
Students at the University of Ghana participated in an international educational event honoring World War II history for the first time in the country. The Victory Dictation brought together Ghanaian students and Russian expatriates in a unique cross-cultural learning experience.
India's first bullet train project hit a major milestone with completion of all eight massive piers for a 480-meter bridge over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. The innovative construction uses a special technique that builds the bridge without scaffolding underneath.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket, creating the first father-to-son assist in NBA's 78-year history. The Lakers teammates made sports history while making a dad's dream come true.
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