It’s long been known that Thomas Jefferson had a relationship with Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at the Founding Father’s Monticello plantation. Monticello is now a museum, but mentions of Hemings and other people enslaved there have been spare. Now…
“The Star-Spangled Banner” can be heard at sporting events across the US. Some people appreciate the chance to pause for patriotism. But others use the singing of the national anthem as a time for protest. High-profile examples have included NFL…
The 14th Amendment was passed in July 1868, after the American Civil War. It provided US citizenship to people who had been enslaved within the country. Thirty years later, the Supreme Court ruled that people born in the United States…
Scientists on a NASA research plane in October 2018 took a photograph of a strange-looking iceberg floating in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica. It had a flat surface, vertical sides, pointed edges, and sharp corners. This kind of iceberg has…
A team of researchers from England and Bulgaria have found the world’s oldest known intact shipwreck. The Greek trading vessel was found lying on its side off the coast of Bulgaria. It dates back to around 400 BCE, making it…
In the summer of 2018, a new musical opened at a London theater. “The Broken Wings” was based on an early novel by poet Kahlil Gibran. Soon after, a new exhibition opened at a London gallery. “Kahlil Gibran: A Guide…
Fish and chips – battered fried fish and French fries – have been popular in Great Britain for more than a century. For many Brits, Fish and Chips Friday is a weekly ritual. There are thousands of chip shops where…
In the fall of 2018, representatives of 24 countries and the European Union met in Hobart, Australia. They were there to make a big decision about the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. The Weddell is the world’s coldest ocean. It is…
Scientists on a NASA research plane in October 2018 took a photograph of a strange-looking iceberg floating in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica. It had a flat surface, vertical sides, pointed…
Pesticides are everywhere, from our food to our lawns. They can be harmful, especially for children. Contact with chemicals can lead to problems with memory, reflexes, and attention. Experts recommend washing fruits and vegetables. Take shoes off at the door…