News & Features Archive

• February 10 2011

  I’m Nothing Without You: Terrific Twosomes

  Learn about some of the greatest duos in history. Read More

• January 27 2011

  Craftsman Amnon Weinstein Makes Holocaust Violins Sing Again

  Artisan Amnon Weinstein has located and restored violins that belonged to Holocaust victims, then brought them to be played in orchestras all over the world. Read More

• December 30 2010

  Sisters Jamie and Gladys Scott Released from Prison on Kidney Transplant Condition

  The Scott sisters' life sentence for robbery has been overturned, with the condition that Gladys Scott must give a kidney to her sister Jamie. Read More

• December 02 2010

  Chicago Woman Reunites with Cold War Childhood Pen Pal, Gerhard Boch

  Caryl May recently reunited with her East German childhood pen pal, after 60 years of silence. Read More

• December 01 2010

  History Teachers’ YouTube Videos Turn World Events into Music

  Two history teachers from Hawaii are making learning fun with history-themed music videos based on popular songs. Read More

• November 10 2010

  Six Great Stories for Veterans’ Day

  Happy Veterans’ Day! In honor of our national holiday for war veterans, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite past features about military heroes. Read More

• November 09 2010

  Great Depression Hero B. Virdot Honored At Reunion of Those He Helped

  A Canton, Ohio businessman, Samuel J. Stone, gave money to people in need, using the alias B. Virdot. Now, the relatives of those he helped have reunited to remember his kindness. Read More

• August 06 2010

  After WWII Rescue, Soldier Fred Hargesheimer Devotes Life to Helping his Saviors

  When American fighter pilot Fred Hargesheimer 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

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