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A British startup is creating interactive 3D holograms of Einstein, Cleopatra, and other historical figures that answer questions and breakdance. Schools and museums can now rent conversational AI versions of famous minds for educational experiences.
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Britain's money is getting a wild makeover. The Bank of England announced it will replace historical figures like Shakespeare and Churchill with native animals on its next series of banknotes.
Britain is putting nature on its money for the first time in over 50 years, replacing historical figures with images of the country's diverse wildlife. The public gets to vote on which animals, plants, and landscapes will grace the new notes.
Mikhail Shaidorov landed five perfect quadruple jumps to win Kazakhstan's first Olympic gold in figure skating, honoring his late mentor and inspiring a nation. The 2026 Milano Cortina performance delivered a historic breakthrough after years of near misses.
American athletes are delivering breakthrough performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with figure skater Ilia Malinin landing a historic backflip and Madison Chock and Evan Bates dominating the ice. Meanwhile, alpine skier Bryce Bennett reminded the world what it really means to be an Olympian.
Figure skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava just made history by winning Georgia's first-ever Winter Olympic medal with a silver finish in Milan. The European champions turned one critical landing into a moment their country will never forget.
American figure skater Alysa Liu just made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman to win gold in figure skating singles in nearly a quarter century. The 20-year-old's victory at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games marks a triumphant comeback for American women in the sport.
After Hurricane Ida nearly destroyed Philadelphia's 200-year-old Fairmount Water Works in 2021, the beloved landmark has reopened and is now leading the charge to protect Pennsylvania's 65 National Historic Landmarks. Their recovery shows how historic sites can survive climate challenges.
After Alysa Liu won America's first women's figure skating gold since 2002, Google searches for "figure skating lessons" hit an all-time high. The spike doubled any previous Olympic year bump, with Liu's Instagram followers jumping from 300,000 to over 8 million.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin led Team USA to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in team figure skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. The 21-year-old phenom cemented his place as one of the sport's brightest stars with another dominant performance.
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
Figure skater Ilia Malinin just made history with a backflip at the Olympics, and he's not done yet. The 19-year-old phenom might attempt the sport's most difficult jump ever this Friday.
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South Africa's Gqeberha was watching its historic downtown crumble into crime and decay. Now, a citizen-led revival is bringing safety, students, and new life back to the city's oldest streets.
Thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to beautify America's battlefields and historic landmarks this Earth Week. The 30th annual Park Day brings communities together at 110 sites across 28 states to prepare treasured places for visitors.
A nationwide weekend event invites volunteers to clean and preserve historic markers across America this April. The three-day community celebration helps protect local history while bringing neighborhoods together.
Residents of Detroit's historic Lafayette Park are defending their Mies van der Rohe-designed neighborhood against unauthorized utility work, and the courts are listening. A recent jury verdict didn't end their fight – it's just one chapter in their determined effort to protect a piece of architectural history.
After retiring at 16, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu made a comeback with one condition: she'd skate as her authentic self. Now sitting in third place at the 2026 Winter Olympics, her choreographer Massimo Scali helped her transform the ice into a canvas for self-expression.
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.
Community members are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to preserve a Civil War historic site. The cleanup event at Johnson's Island continues a tradition of caring for this meaningful landmark.
Community members in Sonoma are stepping up to care for historic cemeteries where generations of locals rest. After a successful February kickoff, the city has scheduled three more volunteer workdays this spring.
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