Tour these American museums virtually during COVID-19 pandemic
Art museums in the U.S. have partnered with Google Arts & Culture to bring the full exhibition experience to virtual visitors stuck at home.
Remembering enslaved people who built a university
Without labor from more than 4,000 enslaved people, the University of Virginia would not exist. Learn what the school has done to honor them.
U.S. copyright law makes thousands of classics free for all
Thousands of songs and stories entered the public domain on January 1, 2021, allowing anyone to freely enjoy or adapt classics from 1925.
Stories from Americans: Driving lessons [audio]
In this StoryCorps interview, Muhammad Faridi and his father, Mohammad Ashraf Faridi, talk about how cab driving affected their family at different times.
Time honors Kid of the Year for tackling global challenges
One U.S. student is using science to tackle global problems, such as contaminated drinking water. Learn more about this Kid of the Year's innovations.
Ball drop goes virtual for New Year’s Eve
Learn how the famous New Year's Eve celebration in New York will be different this year and how you can join the party wherever you are.
Multigenerational households meet the new year
Many American families are planning toned-down celebrations for the new year in light of COVID-19. Here's more on how they'll spend it — together.
Americans we lost in 2020
In 2020, we said goodbye to many Americans who changed the world. Learn how they left their mark in a wide variety of fields.
Stories from Americans: Santa’s accidental helper [audio]
StoryCorps is a project that collects interviews with Americans as they share their experiences. In this story, learn why NORAD tracks Santa each year.