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. […]
Stuff You Should Know
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 […]