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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 stunning new mural in Newport Beach celebrates Duke Kahanamoku, the Olympic gold medalist who became the father of modern surfing and once saved lives off the California coast. The larger-than-life artwork is turning heads along Pacific Coast Highway.
In a Dakar fishing village, girls who dropped out of school are catching waves and returning to education through a unique surf academy. The deal is simple: if you want to surf, you must study.
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.
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.
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. #
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
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.
A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."
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.
A remote Australian coastal town with inconsistent waves has become so beloved that travelers keep abandoning their plans to stay forever. Agnes Water's secret isn't world-class surf but something even better: a welcoming community that turns visitors into lifelong residents.
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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.
As cursive fades from classrooms, AmeriCorps volunteers at Bowling Green State University are racing to decode handwritten letters and diaries before future historians lose the ability to read them. Their work transforms forgotten women's stories into searchable digital archives.
A family researching their heritage home discovered it was ground zero for Australia's first commercial orange farm and a refuge for Jewish migrants fleeing Nazi persecution. Their quest to preserve the property's stories is bringing generations of history back to life. #
A groundbreaking surf therapy program in Queensland is helping female veterans overcome PTSD and trauma by combining ocean waves with mental health support. The retreat, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia for female veterans, has already been called "life-changing" by participants.
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