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1,487 years ago today, the Hagia Sophia was completed. The Eastern Orthodox Church of Holy Wisdom is considered the greatest Byzantine building. It was ...

We added 16 new "This Is Iowa" stories in 2024, highlighting everything we love about this state. We started in February with memorable moments, from a 9-year-old bowler's perfect game to seeing ...

One day Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel were talking in the Yeravda jail when Gandhi remarked, "At times even a dead snake can be of use." And he related the following story to illustrate his point: Once ...

In between the devastating headlines, there are some fabulous good news stories out there - and they’re not in short supply. The 2020 news cycle might have been hard-hitting - but one thing it has ...

There are two inspirational stories here. First is the love story of Boris and Svetlaya, which overcame miles of Russian wilderness and mountain passes. The second is that of the Russian ...

These stories from SSIR’s print magazine and website helped to lift our spirits during anxious and troubling moments of 2024. They remind us of why so many people dedicate themselves to social change ...

In even the most difficult, heartbreaking situations, there are people who work to make the world a better place. Here are five stories we loved reading this week that highlight goodness and offer ...

This award-winning work of nonfiction is part memoir of an undocumented woman and part reported piece on the lives of ...

In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature visually compelling books, as well as ...

As 2024 comes to a close, NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart and Hallie Jackson take a look back at some of the inspiring stories from the past year.Dec. 22, 2024 ...