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I Have Spent the Past 6 Months Reading Hundreds of Poems by Young People — I Was Surprised to Find Hope, Not Despair

I have spent the past six months reading hundreds of poems submitted by young writers age 10 to 21. In June 2026, we will publish an anthology of writing from 177 of these young people in the 1455 Young Poets Anthology. More than 300 young people submitted their poems to a nonprofit I run, called 1455 Storytelling Arts. The poets mostly come from the U.S., but nine other countries are represented.

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A Walk Through History: The Oldest Homes in the US That You Can Tour Today

On the site that is now Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, the Ancestral Pueblo people lived for centuries in dwellings built into cliffs and on the mesas. Many of those structures, some of which date back nearly 1,500 years, are still standing and can be toured by park visitors.  Many other Indigenous houses

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DIY Zines Are Helping Queer Communities Tell Their Own Stories and Craft Their Own Culture

At Pride festivals held across the U.S. and beyond, among the tables offering voter registration forms or condoms, you’ll likely run into some queer zinemakers.

Zines are DIY publications circulated by their creators. They originated in science fiction fan communities in the 1930s, when enthusiasts self-published stories and critiques.

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The Cats of Croatia: How Old Town Dubrovnik Cares for Its “Oldest Citizens”

Coastal Dubrovnik in southeastern Croatia was originally founded over 1,400 years ago, but one demographic that’s been there for centuries had nothing to do with its incorporation. The city is home to a thriving stray cat community, and likely has been since the Middle Ages. Today, photos of Dubrovnik’s felines are all over social media,

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Boy’s Tear-Jerking “Toy Story” Photo That Went Viral in 2020 Gets Him Invited to Sequel’s Premiere

A young boy who went viral in 2020 after his dad re-created a tear-jerking movie moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny Donnelly was just 4 when proud dad Sean Donnelly lined up his son’s favorite toys at the front door to see him off, a sweet nod to the emotional goodbye scene from Toy Story 3.

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America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2026 Symbolize Equality for All: See the List

With the United States’ 250th anniversary just over six weeks away, it’s a landmark time for the nation — and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is honoring the milestone with this year’s list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Announced today, the 2026 sites reflect the Declaration of Independence’s principle that all people

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