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This is a story about learning. It's also about courage, kindness, and persevering against unfairness. In the 1920s, a brave, young teacher named Inez Lung charted her own path. She would be the first Chinese woman to...

Chances are you've seen a 7-Eleven. You can find them on street corners across the country selling all sorts of items, from hot pizzas to blue raspberry Slurpees. It's the perfect place to go for a late-night...

What if every plant around you held a hidden story? Explore the remarkable life of Ynés Mexía, who found her true calling in botany at age 51 and went on to become one of history's most accomplished plant explorers. Her...

Dive into the remarkable story of James Forten—Revolutionary War patriot, successful sailmaker, and fearless abolitionist who used his voice, influence, and fortune to battle injustice in early America. Discover how one...

For many people, when they hear the word "Hindenburg," they think of fiery disaster. The Hindenburg was a huge flying ship that burst into flames while landing in 1937, killing 36 people and injuring many more. The...

In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte led the largest army Europe had ever seen on a daring invasion into Russia. A decision that would prove to be a costly mistake and one historians have been talking about for over a century...

How long would you fight for something you believed in? For Lyda Conley, the answer was her whole life. Born in the late 1800s, Lyda saw a period of great change in America, especially in her home state of Kansas. As...

Get ready, because we're about to sink our teeth into the life and legacy of Bela Lugosi, the man who became Count Dracula. Born in Hungary, Bela starred on the Budapest stage, fought in a war, fled his homeland...

In 1873, a courageous woman crossed the steep, snow-peaked Rocky Mountains. Standing 4 feet 11 inches and battling ill health, she was not the explorer most people expected. Her name was Isabella Bird, and she would...

Picture this: a mysterious figure dressed in a black tuxedo. He orders his drink "shaken, not stirred," and within moments, he's chasing villains through the city streets, dodging danger at every turn. He goes by the...

Let's travel back in time to the Golden Age of Islam and uncover one of history's early robot inventors. He lived in an ancient land that is part of modern-day Turkey. Working at the royal palace, he crafted beautiful...

For centuries now, roller coasters have sent people flying through the air. And just like the ride itself, the history of these coasters is filled with twists and turns. Even though early rides looked very different...

Meet Florence Merriam Bailey, the original bird-watching rebel. Forget stuffed birds and cages—Florence believed the true beauty of birds could only be seen in the wild. Follow her journey from a curious girl to a...

This is the story of Mount Rushmore. Carved high in the cliffs of South Dakota, you can spot the faces of four U.S. Presidents. Every year, over 2 million tourists travel to see this famous site. But few visitors know...

Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood star and people called her "the most beautiful woman in the world." Snow White and Catwoman, with their big eyes and dark, shining hair, were both based on Hedy. But she was also an inventor...