Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals
This year, Saturday Night Live, the iconic NBC sketch comedy show, is celebrating its 49th birthday. To mark the occasion, they've shared a blast from the past: the original opening credits from 1975. The show, then called 'Saturday Night', debuted on October 11, 1975, with a killer lineup including
Erin Lee Carr has carved out a unique niche for herself in the world of true-crime documentaries. With a background that includes growing up with a journalist father who struggled with addiction, Carr has a personal understanding of people whose lives have taken unexpected turns. She's directed and
Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif
Polaroid, founded in 1937 in Cambridge, was a powerhouse of innovation. Its founder, Edwin Land, combined science, art, and technology, earning 535 patents from the US Patent Office. Harvard Business School's latest exhibition, "From Concept to Product," explores Polaroid's artistic side, focusing o
Have you ever stopped to think about how satellites, tiny objects in space, affect our daily lives? Satellites have been around for just over six decades, making them one of the newest tools in human history. But in that short time, they've changed how we communicate, navigate, and even predict the
It was the year that changed everything. The Boston Red Sox, still smarting from 2003's heartbreaking loss to the Yankees, saw a complete shift with the arrival of a new general manager, Theo Epstein, and a new manager, Terry Francona. Let's not forget the iconic addition of ace pitcher Curt Schilli
On October 9, 2012, Jerry Sandusky was handed a minimum 30-year prison sentence. This former Penn State assistant coach had been found guilty of child sexual abuse, an event that rocked the sports world and led to the downfall of legendary coach Joe Paterno. The scandal brought significant changes t
ESPN's '30 For 30' documentary series has been around for 15 years now. It all started with the idea of showing the human side of sports through powerful stories, told by talented filmmakers. The series kicked off with 'Kings Ransom' and has since become a big deal in the world of sports documentari
One year ago, on October 7, 2023, a terrible event shook the world. Hamas terrorists attacked, killing 1,200 innocent people, including 46 Americans. It was a brutal day for Jewish people everywhere. This attack has caused deep fear among Jews in Israel, the United States, and around the globe. The
