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By Adam Garcia | Published 34 seconds ago Mount Everest captures our imagination like no other place on Earth. Standing at the roof of the world, this massive peak has drawn adventurers, scientists, and dreamers for over a century. From its ancient…
The mountain even birds couldn't cross: Retracing the Long March CGTN - EXPLORE MORE English Español Français العربية Русский Documentary CCTV+ - World World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa The mountain even birds couldn't cross: Retracing the Long March Over 4,000 meters…
OpinionJustin Cox | October 9, 2026 On what must have been a dark day in the first century, leaders of the Roman Empire began loading exotic animals into crates. Lions, leopards and crocodiles were led down ancient routes. Via Salaria, the “Salt Road,…
A cold Friday night. February 1959. The old Jackson Municipal Auditorium at the corner of Congress and Pearl Street. Just like all good dads did in the late 50s, my father did his best to introduce me to new experiences as an…
His journalism, philosophy and activism challenged colonial power while giving black South Africans new tools to fight injustice Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje is one of the most consequential figures in the history of South African intellectual and civic life. He was…
Test your knowledge of famous expeditions in this timed quiz! The Mariana Trench remained undiscovered until a crew from the HMS Challenger unsuspectingly lowered a weighted rope into its immense depths. From boots to sleeping bags, see how equipment that…
as.vanderbilt.edu Flock: A Bipartisan Response to Surveillance in U.S. History Sep 30, 2026, 1:32 PM Sarah Igo, Andrew Jackson Chair in American History, explains why the current debate around Flock cameras is not, in fact, new, and we have been challenging surveillance…
A grassroots revolt against automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, has gained momentum across the United States. ALPRs are AI-powered cameras that capture images of all passing vehicles. The camera systems turn details into datapoints searchable by anyone with access…
Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. This…