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U.S. women serving as nurses during World War II.

World War II Spy, Virginia Hall

April 2, 2025 btwadmin 0

When you think about the role women played in World War II, you probably think about nurses or factory workers like “Rosie the Riveter.” But […]

Blind woman and seeing eye dog crossing street

Women’s History Month: Dorothy Harrison Eustis

March 27, 2025 btwadmin 0

March is Women’s History Month: a time to remember and reflect on the many contributions of girls and women. This week btw takes a closer […]

Brain Nervous System concept

Women’s History Month: Rieko Homma True

March 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

What does good mental health mean to you? People from different cultural communities might have different ideas about mental health or hold negative opinions about […]

World War I message carried by pigeon.

Carrier Pigeons in History

March 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

Did you know that animals have saved lives and delivered important information in war time? This week btw takes a closer look at carrier pigeons, […]

The Rose Garden divesite 140 155fsw cabbage coral Moorea French Polynesia.

Women’s History Month: Dr. Sylvia Earle

March 13, 2025 btwadmin 0

March is Women’s History Month–a time to remember and reflect on the many contributions and achievements of women and girls. This week btw takes a […]

Microphones of all media with USA flags and White House sign.

Women’s History Month: Women in the Cabinet

March 5, 2025 btwadmin 0

Women’s History Month is observed each March in the United States. It provides a time to honor the many historical contributions of women and girls. […]

Exterior view of the buildings in main courtyard (Cour Napoleon) with I.M. Pei's glass pyramid of Louvre Museum

Modern Renovations for the Louvre Museum

March 5, 2025 btwadmin 0

When you think of Paris, France, you probably think of the Eiffel Tower. But the city is also the home of the Louvre–the most-visited museum […]

blurred motion view of shoppers walking past a Sears department store entrance

Black History Month: Charles Harrison

February 25, 2025 btwadmin 0

February is Black History Month: a time to remember, honor, and celebrate the many contributions of Black Americans. This week btw takes a closer look […]

black and white photograph of Marcus Garvey

Black History Month: Biden’s Pardon of Marcus Garvey

February 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This week btw examines the life of […]

Thousands of Hindu devotees crossing the pontoon bridges over the Ganges River at Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India

India’s Kumbh Mela Festival Marred by Recent Tragedy

February 20, 2025 btwadmin 0

Imagine a public festival that lasts for forty-five days and is attended by millions of people. That’s India’s Kumbh Mela Festival, a semi-regular event which […]

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