News & Features Archive

• August 06 2010

  After WWII Rescue, Soldier Devotes Life to Helping his Saviors

  When an American fighter pilot was shot out of the sky over Papua New Guinea during World War II, a group of friendly natives saved his life. Ever since, he's devoted his life to repaying the favor. Read More

• July 01 2010

  7 Fascinating Facts About Founding Father Benjamin Franklin

  In honor of this weekend's 4th of July, here are some fascinating facts about one of America's most brilliant Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Read More

• June 23 2010

  Long-Lost WWI Soldier George Humphrey Receives Military Funeral

  World War I soldier George Humphrey died in France in 1918. Finally, he's being honored with the military funeral he deserves. Read More

• June 16 2010

  Child of War Turned Peace Activist: Phan Thi Kim Phuc

  Remember the photo of a little girl running naked down the street, covered in napalm? Amazingly, she survived the horrors of the Vietnam War -- and grew up to become a world-renowned activist for peace and forgiveness. Read More

• June 10 2010

  One Thousand Paper Cranes for Peace: The Story of Sadako Sasaki

  Thanks to one young Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki and one thousand paper cranes, millions of people around the world are coming together in peace. Here is her story. Read More

• May 30 2010

  Amazing Heroes of the United States Military

  In honor of this Memorial Day, we're sharing a few of our favorite stories of heroic individuals in the United States military. Read More

• April 26 2010

  Hachiko: The World’s Most Loyal Dog

  Dogs are known for being loyal companions -- but we've never met any as faithful as Hachiko, an Akita from Japan who spent 10 years waiting for his master. Read More

• April 14 2010

  Reddit Online Community Helps Family Bring Long-Lost Music to Life

  Matt L'Italien's grandparents had written two love songs, but years after their deaths, no one in the family could perform the music. So he took his plea to Reddit.com, where he was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers. You will be too -- check out this amazing story and the beautiful renditions of his grandparents' songs. Read More

• April 01 2010

  Jaime Escalante: The Calculus Teacher Who Changed American Education

  Jaime Escalante, the math teacher immortalized in the movie Stand and Deliver, died earlier this week. But he leaves an astonishing legacy behind. Read More

• March 25 2010

  How Curious George Escaped from the Nazis

  The authors of the Curious George books, H.A. and Margret Rey, made a brave escape from the Nazis during World War II -- and brought George along with them. Read More

• March 21 2010

  10 of America’s Weirdest Laws

  Check out some of the funniest and most bizarre laws still on the books in the United States. Read More

• March 10 2010

  WASP Female Military Pilots Receive Congressional Gold Medal

  During World War II, young women known as WASPs risked their lives to fly planes to help the US military. 65 years later, they're finally getting the recognition they deserve. Read More

• February 22 2010

  The Juliet Club Provides Love Advice from Shakespeare’s Tragic Heroine

  Juliet Capulet, from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, receives a lot of mail. Luckily, "Il Club de Guilietta" (The Juliet Club) is there to answer it. Read More

• February 21 2010

  Aki Ra: Former Khmer Rouge Soldier Disarms Landmines By Hand

  Aki Ra, a former child soldier from Cambodia, teaches villagers how to safely disarm land mines by hand. Read More

• February 07 2010

  Five Incredible True Love Stories for Valentine’s Day

  In honor of Valentine's Day this Sunday, we've rounded up five of our favorite true love stories we've published on Gimundo. They're bound to melt even the iciest of hearts. Read More

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