Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.

Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.

Patriot Day takes place every year on September 11 to honor and remember the first responders, and those who lost their lives, on 9/11.

Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.

Vincent Wu hosts a unique supper club in New York, creating connections over innovative dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.

Meet Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk and makeup artist, who seamlessly intertwines the worlds of spirituality and beauty. Born into a temple in Tokyo, Kodo initially struggled with self-acceptance. After moving to New York and exploring...

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Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.

This video explores Frederick Douglass' significant contributions during the Civil War period. It details his strategic moves to secure his freedom, his travels in Great Britain advocating against slavery, and his return to America as...

Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...

Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...

Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...

History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.

The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.

Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.

The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.

In the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the...

It is the historic New York building that is synonymous with greed, crime and corruption, but what is the true story behind Tammany Hall?

A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.

As the first Black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm made history in her lifelong struggle to empower minorities and change the United States.

At a time when Jim Crow laws made racial segregation legal across much of the United States, author Richard Wright gave voice to a struggle – as the first African American author to achieve widespread critical and commercial success.

Actor and singer Josephine Baker spent her life resisting racial discrimination at home and abroad. During World War II, she bravely used her fame to fight back against the Nazis.

At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.