Discover how Betty White stood by tap dancer Arthur Duncan during her 1954 TV show despite racist backlash from Southern stations.
From Betty White to Johnny Cash, these celebrities supported Black Americans and minorities when doing so could damage careers and spark backlash.
A Virginia husband says his passion knows no bounds. The proof is in the story you're about to see. Sean Martinelli, with our D.C. sister station, shows us more.
Pierre Laborde moved to the U.S. from Haiti with talent and a dream. After decades of working in the fashion industry, a TikTok made his designs go viral.
The surprising history of birthstones, how jewelers created the modern list in 1912, and which gemstones are actually worth owning today.
About 5,700 years ago, on a small, isolated island off the coast of Alaska, a herd of woolly mammoths crossed a treeless tundra. But these weren’t just any mammoths.
This video explores the discovery of Inca children preserved in ice for over 500 years. Scientists reveal their last meals, health, and the sacred capacocha ritual that led to their deaths, uncovering powerful insights into Inca culture, religion, and soc...
Discover Cahokia, the massive pre-Columbian Native American city near St. Louis that once rivaled the great urban centers of the ancient world.
Discover the history of chicken salt, the iconic Australian seasoning blend loved on fries, chicken, and snacks around the world.
Miriam Margolyes is known for saying what most celebrities wouldn’t dare say out loud. From roasting Hollywood stars to leaving interview hosts completely speechless, here are some of her wildest and most brutally honest moments.
In May, WETA Arts highlights a sweeping renovation at George Washington's Mount Vernon – the latest chapter in a preservation story more than a century and a half in the making. By the mid-nineteenth century, the Mount Vernon estate had fallen into near r...
This Spanish chicken and rice, known as “arroz con pollo,” is what the Spanish kitchen is all about. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, super easy to make, and all done in about 40 minutes using one pan. Serve it next to a crunchy baguette and a bottle...
This Spanish garlic chicken, known as “pollo al ajillo,” is one of Spain’s most iconic home-cooked dishes. It’s filled with flavors, made with simple ingredients, and done in about 30 minutes using one pan. Serve it as a tapas appetizer or even as a main...
The cast of Six brought royal pop power to The Kelly Clarkson Show with a dazzling performance of “Ex-Wives.”
Before Dulles Airport, Willard, Virginia was a thriving Black community built by formerly enslaved families before eminent domain erased it forever.
