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A new mural in West Oakland, California, teaches an often-overlooked part of the history of the Black Panther Party: the women who fueled the movement.

From Reclaimed Foodways to Joyous Murals, 2021's Must-Read Black History Tales

We revisit some of the year's stories of resistance, ingenuity, glamor, joy, and home runs.

April White December 27, 2021

Boston, Massachusetts

Chow Manderien's Grave

The final resting place of the first documented Chinese person in the United States lies in a Boston cemetery.

18 Places in Colorado to Discover Local Culture–From Past to Present

These places are a present from the past

Sponsored By Colorado Tourism Office

Simple and sweet, with a surprising story.

The All-American Appeal of the Bundt Cake

A clever pan made elegant baking possible for everyone.

Anne Ewbank December 22, 2021

Asheville: Off the Beaten Path

This mountain town has stayed off many folks’ radars by keeping some of its greatest attractions at or beyond city limits.

Sponsored By Explore Asheville

Mountfitchet Castle walls and siege tower

Stansted, England

Mountfitchet Castle

This reconstructed Norman castle is the world's most accurate, from location to livestock.

A lion dance performer during Lunar New Year in Kuala Lumpur.

Our Search for the World's Best Bragging Rights in Some of Its Most Unusual Competitions

For every talent, there must be a champ. Are you ready for Pêl-Law, lion dancing, or marbles?

April White December 21, 2021

Glasgow, Scotland

Lady Well

This ancient holy well is older than much of the city that surrounds it.

Remembering When Mrs. Claus Cracked the North Pole's Glass Ceiling

In the 19th century, the character embodied debates about women’s rights—and occasionally got a sleigh ride of her own.

Maura Ives December 20, 2021

Investigators never recovered the "Irish Crown Jewels" stolen from Dublin Castle in 1907.

Shipwrecks, Stolen Jewels, and Skull-Blasting Are Some of This Year's Best Mysteries

These unfinished tales still flummox historians, scientists, artists, and chefs.

April White December 20, 2021

Podcast: Widow Jane Mine

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team December 20, 2021

Stack cakes are a classic Appalachian treat.

The Healing History of Appalachian Christmas Sweets

Cakes and cookies baked during the holiday were thought to have special powers.

Sara Mellas December 16, 2021

The finished cocktail.

Make the Crystal-Clear Milk Cocktail Loved by a Spy and a Founding Father

Upgrade your punch game with a 400-year-old science trick.

Diana Hubbell December 16, 2021

Nubian Queen Amanitore and King Natakamani carved brutal reliefs of themselves killing their enemies onto the walls of the lion temple at Naqa.

Remembering the Remarkable Queens Who Ruled Ancient Nubia

Scholar Solange Ashby is uncovering the once-revered, now little-remembered female leaders of the Kushite kingdoms.

Sarah Durn December 15, 2021

The “shaka” hand is an iconic gesture in Hawai‘i, but its origins are uncertain, and likely involve a brutal past.

The Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture

The ‘shaka’ or ‘hang loose’ gesture likely originated from island plantations’ brutal working conditions.

Sarah Durn December 14, 2021

Nobel ice cream is actually quite easy to make.

How to Make Nobel Ice Cream, the World's Smartest Dessert

You may not be a prize winner, but you can eat like one.

Anne Ewbank December 10, 2021

Few have ventured into the narrow tunnels of Dai 32 Gunshireibu-go since the Japanese army abandoned the bunker in May 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa.

Could an Infamous WWII Bunker Become a Symbol of Peace?

The tunnels under Okinawa's Shuri Castle should be preserved as a reminder of the costs of war, advocates say.

Azby Brown December 9, 2021

You can still find Midas Touch at the Penn Museum cafe.

The Art of Brewing Historical Beers

Drink like King Midas and George Washington with these brews.

Sam O'Brien December 7, 2021