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This simple pose became an instant shorthand for leaders to signify their power and authority. – Photo credit: By Till Niermann/Wikimedia Commons & Jacques-Louis David/Wikimedia Commons

Art, Joy

The real reason famous men in old portraits always raised their right hands, but never their left

Evan Porter

1/7/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Why do men in famous portraits all have one hand in their coat? – Photo credit: Jacques-Louis David/Wikimedia Commons & John Jabez Edwin Mayall/Wikimedia Commons

Art, Culture, Joy, Pop Culture, Popular

Historians explain why men in old-timey portraits always had one hand in their vest or coat

Evan Porter

12/19/2025
Donald Trump and Shai-Hulud. – Photo credit: via Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons and SketchFab/Wikimedia Commons

Movies, Pop Culture, Popular

Comedian does a perfect Trump impersonation as a giant sandworm from new ‘Dune’ movie

Tod Perry

3/13/2024
Queen Elizabeth II passed away after 70 years on the throne of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. – Photo credit: Photo by Mark de Jong on Unsplash

Humor, Joy, Popular

Queen Elizabeth’s bodyguard shared a hilarious story of her meeting two Americans on a hike

Annie Reneau

9/8/2022
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It’s a boy! Duchess Kate Middleton gives birth to the 3rd royal baby. Here’s what we know.

Parker Molloy

4/23/2018