Cortina’s 1956 Olympics: TV, Tension and the Cold War
The Games marked two firsts: live television coverage and the debut of Russian athletes at the Winter Olympics.
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This Terrifying Legend Haunts the Frozen North
Sapphire Sandalo explores the Wendigo legend in Voyageurs National Park, tracing Algonquian roots and how culture shaped a modern myth.
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Black History Month
February is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Black Heroes Throughout US Military History
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought in American conflicts, from the Revolution to World War II.
6 Women Who Helped Lead the Civil Rights Movement
Though their stories are sometimes overlooked, these women were instrumental in the fight for equal rights for African Americans.
How Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition Championed Diversity
In his 1984 presidential run, Jackson sought to unite a multiracial, multicultural group of Americans.
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The Courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.
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