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Bessie Coleman (left) Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain // Shirley Chisholm (center) Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain // Dr. Lonnie Johnson (right) Office of Naval Research Flickr, CC BY 2.0

25 Unheralded African-American Pioneers and Trailblazers You Should Know

From science to comics, get familiar with these groundbreaking African-American innovators and creators you might not have heard of.

Scientists Capture the First Footage of an Anglerfish’s Parasitic Mating Ritual

Oh my.

A Forgotten George Gershwin Musical Just Made Its American Debut

The last time anybody saw a fully-orchestrated production of Gershwin's "Primrose," it was 1925.

American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame via Wikipedia (Augusta and Abigail) // Public Domain

The Bold Van Buren Sisters, Who Blazed a Trail Across America

One hundred years ago, two sisters ditched their gilded cages for a cross-country motorcycle adventure they hoped would change the nation for the better.

The Story of Ethel Smyth, Breaker of Operatic Glass Ceilings

On December 1, 2016, the Metropolitan Opera premiered an opera composed by a woman. The last time that happened, it was 1903.

Illustration Possibly Depicting the Location of Julien's Restorator, the First French Restaurant in the U.S. // Wikimedia Commons

The First U.S. Restaurants to Serve 8 Foreign Cuisines

Where was the first Chinese restaurant in America? Who was the first to serve Greek food?