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Art and culture, along with language and history, are battlegrounds in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s towns and cities not only cost lives and livelihoods but destroy museums, libraries and sites of enormous historical and cultural significance. And this destruction is not simply an...

Evacuated artworks exhibit details attempts to wipe out Ukrainian culture – and shows what survives

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Nick Connolly, who covers Kyiv for German news outlet DW, about the Ukrainian invasion of Russia. Ukrainian military forces continue to control hundreds of square miles of land in the Russian territory of Kursk. That's more than a week after they launched an invasion that took Russia by surprise. Now, few reporters have gotten right up to the frontlines of the fighting. But one who's gotten close is Nick Connolly from the German outlet DW News.

Ukraine's assault on Russia: What do we know?

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 24, 2023. It has since been updated. Angela Davis is a 79-year-old author and symbol of the Black Power movement. As a political activist and truth seeker, Davis appeared on the February 21, 2023, episode of "Finding Your Roots" to uncover the mysteries of her family's past. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., the show presented Davis with some answers to questions she'd had for decades. The first question posed to Gates' team was to find the identity of Davis' maternal grandparents, whom her mother, Sallye Bell, never knew. Though they were unable to learn her grandmother's name, the team was able to trace her father's identity: John Austin Darden, a white Alabama lawyer. When Davis saw a photo of Darden, she noted the family resemblance, "He has my mother's lips. It's so funny, I can see her in him". The team also learned that Darden had four sons and two daughters, leaving the possibility that her mother had other Black half-siblings.

Angela Davis 'can't believe' ancestral lineage after finding she's a descendant of the Mayflower pilgrim

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 10, 2022. It has since been updated. Faced with the reality of being slaves in a foreign land, Igbo people chose death as they walked into the ocean and drowned while still chained to each other. It was one of the first documented acts of rebellion from the people of Africa against white slave traders. It was the year 1803 and 75 West Africans, with a majority of them being Igbo, were sold for $100 each to John Couper and Thomas Spalding. Originating from Nigeria, the Igbo people were renowned for their industriousness, independence, and pride in their work. John Couper and Thomas Spalding "bought" the Igbo people with the intention of taking them to work on plantations in St. Simons Island, Georgia, in the U.S. They were packed onto a slave ship but as the ship neared Georgia, Igbo people rebelled and took over the ship, killing the captain and some of the crew. The ship ran aground in Dunbar Creek, off St. Simons Island, according to Mother Jones.

Igbo landing: Remembering enslaved Africans who chose death over slavery by walking into the ocean

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It’s not news the Royal Family is in turmoil.King Charles and Kate Middleton are battling cancer, Princess Anne is fighting to recover her memory after apparently being kicked in the head by a horse, Prince Harry is continuing to wage war on The Firm from his $14 million US mansion and Prince Andrew is still in hiding, (not) sweating over the fallout from his links to billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. And, according to one royal admirer, the trouble has – literally – got the late Queen Elizabeth turning in her grave.A royal fan passed RadarOnline.com two snaps they say capture...

JUDGE FOR YOURSELF: Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Ghost’ Captured on Camera ‘Haunting Windsor Castle’ — ‘She Was Dressed For State Occasion but Looked In Limbo… Lost and Worried About the Total Mess of Royal Family’

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Natalie Schafer was a millionaire, and also played one on TV. Shaefer, who died at 90 years old in 1991, was best known to classic television viewers as Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell on the classic TV sitcom romp, Gilligan's Island.

'Gilligan's Island' Actress Natalie Schaefer was a millionaire in real life and played one on TV

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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This Irish name has a beautiful meaning but a complicated spelling

'Sweet' Irish name for girls with a spelling that baffles Americans

Ever wondered about the mysterious world of witches? From ancient folklore to modern pop culture, witches have always sparked curiosity and intrigue. These magical beings, often depicted with pointy hats and broomsticks, have a rich history filled with fascinating facts. Did you know that witches were once revered as wise healers before being persecuted during the infamous witch hunts? Or that the iconic witch's broomstick has roots in ancient fertility rituals? Whether you're a fan of Harry Potter or just curious about the origins of witchcraft, this list of 40 facts will enchant and educate. Get ready to dive into the spellbinding world of witches!

40 Facts About Witches

The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive pest killing ash trees across North America. It’s also threatening the practice of basket-making for many tribes who rely on the ash. The emerald ash borer is an invasive pest that's killing ash trees across North America, and it's threatening the practice of basketmaking for Indigenous tribes that rely on the wood. North Country Public Radio's Ana Williams-Bergen reports.

Mohawk people fight to save their ash trees — and with them, their tradition

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When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

Discover the Mysterious Objects Found in Abraham Lincoln's Pockets After His Assassination

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It's been nine years since actor/writer/producer Jack Larson died of unknown causes at 87 in 2015. He initially found fame with his portrayal of the original Jimmy Olsen in classic TV's syndicated sci-fi superhero series, Adventures of Superman (1952-1958). Larson also happened to be openly-gay in the sometimes closeted-world of Hollywood. This is his story.

The Not-So Secret Gay Life of 'Superman' TV Actor Jack Larson: 9 Years After His Demise at 87

Several myths are still circulating about the American Civil War and it's about time they were corrected, to ensure people know the facts.

Seven Myths About the American Civil War People Actually Still Believe

Einstein and Kafka - the genius who developed the theory of relativity and a literary genius whose very name has become a term to describe a world in the grip of its own absurdity. Turns out, they both lived in Prague at the same time and met the same circle of friends for strong tea, the music of Mozart and illuminating talk. Ken Krimstein, the cartoonist, including for The New Yorker and Punch, and biographer, has a new graphic novel that tries to show how the two giants of the 20th century might have been influenced by being in the same orbit of Prague's intellectual life in 1911 and 1912 - "Einstein In Kafkaland: How Albert Fell Down The Rabbit Hole And Came Up With The Universe." Ken Krimstein joins us now from Evanston, Illinois. Thanks so much for being with us.

A new graphic novel depicts the time Einstein and Kafka met in Prague

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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The world of the paranormal continues to captivate and mystify, with recent reports of ghostly encounters, haunted locations, and unexplained phenomena coming in from various corners of the globe. As technology advances and the curiosity surrounding the supernatural grows, more individuals are diving into the eerie and often unsettling world of the paranormal. Here are some of the most intriguing recent developments and stories that have emerged in 2024.

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Paranormal: New Stories and Sightings in 2024

A man has been accused of vandalizing a 6,000-year-old cave painting in southern Spain so it looked better for a Facebook photo. Police are investigating the case after a 39-year-old poured a bottle of water over the precious paintings so they would stand out more for his photo. The man...

Man Destroys a Cave Painting for a Facebook Photo

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 17, 2022. It has since been updated. When Kimberly Morris started tracing her family roots, stretching back to her ancestors' enslavement in the 1800s, she didn't expect to uncover an incredible piece of history. Her genealogy journey led her to a decaying, one-room schoolhouse hidden in the woods of Virginia's Caroline County, a place overtaken by nature since her father's childhood. "This is my family's history," Morris told The Washington Post about the century-old building with its torn-up floor, precarious roof, and missing windows.

Black woman digging for her roots discovers father's segregated schoolhouse decaying in Virginia woods

If you learned it at school, it’s natural to assume it’s true. But if you ask historians, you might be surprised to learn the stuff your teacher stated as facts in history lessons is often riddled with inaccuracies. Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or...

19 History Facts Taught in School That Are Actually Wrong

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A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here's why

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Speaking Russian). WESTERMAN: \"Do you even know where you are? You're in Konotop,\" shouted the woman off-screen. \"Every second woman here is a...

UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: (Speaking Russian). WESTERMAN: "Do you even know where you are? You're in Konotop," shouted the woman off-screen. "Every second woman here is a...

A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here's why

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