Iran Protests Intensify
Iran is experiencing widespread protests, many of them resulting in violence and hundreds of deaths. Here, btw takes a closer look at what is happening, why the Iranian […]
Articles by btwadmin
Congress, the President, and War
In early January 2026, President Trump ordered military action in Caracas, Venezuela, in order to capture the nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro. In the days that followed, the Trump administration took control of Venezuela’s government […]
Theropod Prints in Bolivia
Dinosaur discoveries are always exciting! Sometimes, they reveal a new species that we didn’t know existed. Or they give us new information about how these animals lived and interacted. Toro Toro, Bolivia, is a popular […]
International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day. It is a day to reflect on what human rights mean and why they are so important. Here, btw takes a closer look […]
New Lenses Doing More Than Correcting Children’s Eyesight
Eyeglasses can help us see better by adjusting how we see. But what if wearing glasses could actually help prevent vision problems later in life? Fortunately, exciting new technology might make this idea a reality. Here, btw […]
The Mail Must Go Through: A History of the USPS
If you’ve ever sent or received a holiday card or package, you know how important the mail service is, especially during the end of the year holiday season. But […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]
Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
Saving Chinampas
Have you ever heard of Tenochtitlan? It was once the capital of the ancient Aztec empire in what is today Mexico City, Mexico. Tenochtitlan was […]
Teaching Native American History in School
November is National Native American Heritage Month: a time to recognize and honor the cultures, contributions, and history of Native American and Alaska Native communities. […]