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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 free community celebration in Alexandria, Virginia is helping fill gaps in Black history by turning family photos and documents into a digital archive. The event has already preserved over 3,000 pieces of history.
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.
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.
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.
You don't need fancy equipment to contribute to real lunar science. The March 2026 total lunar eclipse offers three simple projects anyone with clear skies can tackle.
On Tuesday morning, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with no special equipment needed. After this one, the next total lunar eclipse won't grace our skies until 2029.
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. #
The first quarter moon tonight offers stargazers a rare chance to see dramatic shadows cast by ancient lunar mountains and impact craters. No telescope required, though binoculars reveal even more of our moon's stunning geological history.
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.
Lerna Ekmekcioglu, who studies how communities seek justice after hardship, becomes head of MIT's History Section. Her colleagues celebrate a department known for ambitious projects and genuine collaboration.
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.
For the first time in over half a century, humans have reached the moon's gravitational sphere, marking a historic return to lunar exploration. The four-person Artemis II crew is breaking barriers and witnessing sights no human has ever seen with their own eyes.
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Museums and monuments across America are bringing Civil Rights history to life through artifacts, statues, and preserved sites. From Greensboro lunch counters to Medgar Evers' home, these landmarks ensure future generations learn from the courage of everyday heroes.
Workers planting trees outside Notre Dame Cathedral discovered an archaeological treasure trove beneath the iconic church. The dig is revealing 2,000 years of Parisian history hidden underground. ##
Freeman Johnson, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor at 106, spent decades in silence but now shares his story with schoolchildren and communities worldwide. His message? History matters, but so does the life you build after.
The Los Angeles Dodgers just became the first MLB team ever to start three Japanese-born pitchers in consecutive games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani made history this week in a moment that celebrates baseball's growing global reach.
NASA will announce its roadmap for establishing a permanent human settlement on the Moon's south pole next week. The space agency is partnering with private companies to make sustained lunar living a reality within this decade.
A retired physics professor has spent three decades helping strangers discover their family histories and neighborhood roots. At 93, Irvin Miller still shows up every Tuesday morning to keep the past alive.
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