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The history of Ireland stretches back thousands of years. Where do you even start? Let’s explore three important eras that helped define the nation. 1. Celtic Ireland Long ago, when the Roman Empire controlled much … Read more
Did you know that Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star? She lived from 1905 to 1961. Her given name was Wong Liu Tsong, but she used the name Anna May Wong … Read more
March is a big month for festivals in Texas, with over 100 celebrations happening across the state. These events take place in big cities and small towns. They celebrate many things, like local history, music, … Read more
Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. More specifically, he arrived at … Read more
Imagine a place where towering peaks are considered sacred by many people. Welcome to Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada! This special place, whose name means “Spirit Mountain” in the Mojave language, is … Read more
Less than 75 years ago, many places in our country still had laws that were deeply unfair to Black people. Segregation laws kept Black people and White people separate. One of these laws required Black … Read more
Imagine walking on a giant river made of ice that is thousands of years old. That’s the Athabasca Glacier in Canada. It is one of the coolest (literally!) places you can visit in the Canadian … Read more
January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless civil rights advocate. He spent his life fighting for fair treatment … Read more
How much do you know about Australia? Australia is the name of a country and a continent. Australia is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country in the world by land mass. The country also … Read more
The state of Arizona has seen a surge in Native-owned restaurants. For many years, restaurants that served Native American cuisine were hard to find. But recently, chefs have found success in serving popular Native dishes. … Read more
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