February: Voices & Identity World Thinking Day is a special day which started in 1926 to celebrate the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the founders of the Scouts and Guides. Today, millions of young people around the world celebrate this day to think about their "sisters" and...

February: Voices & Identity International Mother Language Day is celebrated to promote linguistic and cultural diversity around the world. The holiday was established by UNESCO and has its roots in events that took place in Bangladesh in 1952, when students protested to protect their...

February: Voices & Identity Today, we remember the people who died during the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine in 2014. Many protesters lost their lives in the center of Kyiv while standing for freedom, human rights, and a democratic future. These brave men and women are called the...

February: Voices & Identity Coat of Arms of Ukraine Day honors the national symbol of Ukraine — the golden trident, or Tryzub. This ancient symbol dates back more than a thousand years to the time of Kyivan Rus and was used by Prince Volodymyr the Great as his royal sign. Today, the...

February: Voices & Identity Yaroslav the Wise (c. 978 – 20 February 1054) was a powerful ruler of Kyivan Rus who lived during a time when his state was growing and strengthening in Europe. Because he valued education, law, and diplomacy, he built schools, supported culture, and created...

February: Voices & Identity Shrove Tuesday is a traditional celebration in many countries and it happens before the season of Lent, usually in February or March. In the past, during the Middle Ages, people used eggs, milk, and sugar to make pancakes because they could not eat rich food...

February: Voices & Identity Coco Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971) was a famous French fashion designer who lived during a time when women’s clothing was often uncomfortable and restrictive. Because she grew up in poverty and worked hard to succeed, she created simple, elegant...

February: Voices & Identity Hippos, one of the most fascinating animals in Africa today, have lived on the continent for millions of years and are well adapted to life in rivers and lakes. Despite their peaceful appearance while resting in water, hippos are surprisingly fast and...

February: Voices & Identity St Valentine’s Day has its roots in ancient history and the story of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who lived during a time when the emperor banned marriages for young soldiers. According to legend, Valentine secretly helped couples marry because he...

February: Voices & Identity Invented in the late 1890s by Guglielmo Marconi and Nikola Tesla, radio changed everything by sending information through the air using radio waves. During its "Golden Age" in the 1920s and 1930s, it became the most important thing in every home. Families...

February: Voices & Identity A carnival is a fun festival that people celebrate in many countries. Long ago, people wanted to enjoy music, dancing, and colourful costumes before Lent, so they started celebrating carnivals. Today, famous carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, Venice, and New...

February: Voices & Identity Jennifer Aniston (born 11 February 1969) is a famous American actress who grew up in a family of entertainers and faced the challenges of Hollywood from a young age. Because she worked hard in television and movies, she became well-known for her role as...