Great Britain’s New Prime Minister
A little over a decade ago–in June 2016–the British people voted to leave the European Union. Since that event (often referred to Brexit, or “British exit”), the country has […]
Stuff You Should Know
America’s Birthdays: Past and Present
Have you ever celebrated a “milestone” birthday: a birthday that had special importance or significance? July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s semiquincentennial–the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This “milestone” birthday will […]
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 […]
YOU DECIDE: Repainting the Reflecting Pool Blue?
The Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.’s National Mall is one of the most famous landmarks in the country. It was built in 1922, after the […]
The First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the leader of the Church of England. It is a role that has existed for millennia; longer than the British Crown. 106 […]
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 […]
South Africa’s Market Theater Turns 50
Does art have the power to change society? This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Market Theater in Johannesburg, South Africa. For the past half century, the Market Theater has […]
The War Powers Resolution
Who in the U.S. government has the authority to declare war? According to the U.S. Constitution, that responsibility is divided between the president and the U.S. Congress. On February 28, 2026, […]
Illegal Mining Pollutes Thailand’s Rivers
Do you eat rice? What about garlic, mangoes, or bananas? If so, you could be impacted by river pollution in Thailand. Illegal rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos has pumped toxic chemicals downstream into the rivers […]
Companies Begin Applying for Tariff Refunds
One of President Trump’s signature actions in his second term was to pass the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which placed an extra fee, or tariff, on goods imported to the United States. In […]