Mary Anning: Britain’s First Great Fossil Hunter Mary Anning was a pioneering paleontologist who lived in the 19th century. She made significant contributions to the field of paleontology, but her …
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Paleontology
Mary Anning: Britain’s First Great Fossil Hunter and Inspiration for Modern Science
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Technology
50 Years of ZIP Codes: A History of Automation, Controversy, and Evolution
by Rosaby RosaThe History and Impact of ZIP Codes The Birth of ZIP Codes In the midst of a rapidly growing mail system, the U.S. Post Office introduced the Zone Improvement Plan …
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Hawaii: A Rich Tapestry of History and Heritage Polynesian Origins and Early Settlement Hawaii’s captivating history begins as early as 400 C.E., when skilled Polynesian voyagers from the Marquesas Islands …
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Confederate Statue Controversy at University of North Carolina The Toppling of Silent Sam On Monday night, a group of protestors marched on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill …
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How to Assess the Greatness of Presidents Presidents and Greatness What makes a president great? Historians and voters have debated this question for centuries. Some argue that greatness lies in …
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Contemporary Art
James Luna: Boundary-Pushing Native American Artist Challenging Perceptions and Preserving Culture
by Jasmineby JasmineJames Luna: Boundary-Pushing Artist Challenging Perceptions through Art Installations James Luna, a Native American artist, has made a name for himself through his groundbreaking installations that explore ethnic identity and …
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Queen Thyra: A Powerful Figure in Viking-Age Denmark New Research Sheds Light on Thyra’s Influence Queen Thyra, known as the wife and mother of prominent Viking leaders, has long been …
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Photography
Ansel Adams: A Master of Both Color and Black and White Photography
by Jasmineby JasmineAnsel Adams: Master of Color and Black and White Early Life and Career Ansel Adams, born in 1902, is widely regarded as one of the most influential landscape photographers of …
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Otters: Masters of Social Learning and Foraging Experts Social Learning in Otters Otters are highly intelligent animals with a remarkable ability to learn from each other. This phenomenon, known as …