Lake Vostok
Have you ever heard of Lake Vostok? No, it’s not a new trendy place to go for summer vacation. It’s the world’s largest subglacial lake. […]
History of Juneteenth
President Abraham Lincoln declared an end to slavery in the United States with the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Following the Union army’s success at […]
Using Tech to Rebuild Syria
The Syrian civil war began in 2011. In the fourteen years of violence that followed, an estimated 600,000 people were killed, including at least 307,000 […]
The History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor members of the military who lost their lives during wars or conflicts. Many local communities hold patriotic […]
Meet the New Pope!
On May 8, 2025, the College of Cardinals chose the 267th pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church–about 1.4 billion Catholics around the world. The […]
Mark Carney Elected Canadian Prime Minister
On April 28, 2025, Canada held a federal election. The election was very close, and no party was able to win a majority of seats […]
Cuba’s “Corcho” Rafts
Imagine that you are living in a country that’s facing a massive food shortage. You need to find a way to feed your family. You […]
Beijing’s Palace Museum
Have you ever heard of China’s Forbidden City? It was the nation’s imperial palace for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The palace […]
Remembering Pope Francis
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. He died from complications following a stroke. This week btw looks at […]
Teaching Indigenous History in South Dakota
How to teach Native American history in South Dakota social studies classrooms has been an ongoing debate for more than a decade. In 2007, the […]