The Ancient Art of Bamboo Scaffolding
Have you ever seen a building under construction? You’ve probably noticed scaffolding, temporary structures that look like a giant grid of poles and boards, which surround the building […]
Stuff You Should Know
Black History Month: The Little Rock Nine
February is Black History Month: a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This week, btw takes a […]
Black History Month: The Exoduster Migration
Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the Exodusters. They were African […]
America250
America’s birthday is coming up! In July 1776, the United States’s Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s Semiquincentennial! (That is a very long word that means 250th.) In response, the Trump administration is organizing […]
Understanding the New Federal Dietary Guidelines
What does it mean to eat healthily? It is important to eat a balanced diet–including lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein, while limiting fats and sugars. You […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Both […]
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 […]
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 […]