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A Brief History of Bauhaus Architecture

The German design school is considered the most influential art and design school of the 20th century, with teachings that shaped modernism all over Europe and, eventually, the world. Learn more about the Bauhaus origin story.

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See Where the Women of Hidden Figures Worked

More than a century ago, Langley Research Center was established with a simple but ambitious goal: to “solve the fundamental problems of flight.” And if you’ve read the book or seen the film Hidden Figures, you know another piece of its history; it’s where a group of remarkable women worked behind the scenes to help put John Glenn into orbit.

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Help Us Find 1,000 Places Where Women Made History

This year, as the United States celebrates the 100th anniversary of women earning the right to vote, we want to tell the full history—to uncover and uplift women across the centuries whose vision, passion, and determination have shaped the country we are today. Our goal: discover 1,000 places connected to women’s history and elevate their stories for everyone to learn and celebrate.

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The Abraham Hiestand Homestead: Rich with History

This Greek Revival-style home in Copley, Ohio, has been restored, keeping its best architectural features—for example, wide maple plank floors and original fireplace—intact. But what makes the home even more special are the original artifacts found on the property, as well as copies of documents that uncover a more complete version of its history.

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Photos From Alaska’s Historic Roadhouses

Many of Alaska's 19th- and early 20th-century roadhouses have burned down or crumbled under the region's harsh weather conditions, but, as travel writer Kate Siber writes, "a disparate group of Alaskans ... are fighting to preserve the few that remain, running them as lodges, restaurants, stores, and museums."

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