The Complicated Legacy of “My Old Kentucky Home” The Anti-Slavery Roots of a Kentucky Anthem Each year at the Kentucky Derby, the familiar tune “My Old Kentucky Home” fills the …
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Music
The Complicated Legacy of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’: An Anti-Slavery Anthem’s Troubled Journey
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Food and the French Revolution: How Bread, Salt, and Unrest Shaped a Nation
by Peterby PeterThe French Revolution: How Food Sparked a Nation’s Upheaval Bread and Salt: Essential Elements of French Cuisine and the Revolution Bread and salt, two culinary staples of French cuisine, played …
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Natural History
California Academy of Sciences: A Greener Future on Higher Ground | Nature, Culture, and Music
by Peterby PeterCalifornia Academy of Sciences: A Greener Future on Higher Ground The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is home to the largest green roof in the state, an innovative …
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Environmental Art
Lisa Sanditz: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected Landscapes of Pollution and Industry
by Kimby KimLisa Sanditz: Capturing the Sublime in a Despoiled Landscape Environmental Pollution and the American Landscape Lisa Sanditz, a contemporary American landscape painter, finds beauty in the unexpected places—the polluted skies, …
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Conservation Biology
Science and Conservation: Recent Advances and Inspiring Stories
by Peterby PeterScience and Conservation: Recent Breakthroughs and Success Stories Endangered Birds and Habitat Restoration In the realm of avian conservation, one of Europe’s most critically endangered species, the Azores bullfinch, is …
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Health and Medicine
Allergies May Offer Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection: NIH Study
by Rosaby RosaAllergies Linked to Reduced Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Key Findings A comprehensive study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered intriguing findings regarding the relationship between allergies …
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Herbaceous Plants: Characteristics and Importance Definition and Key Characteristics Herbaceous plants are characterized by their soft and flexible green stems, which contain little to no woody material. These plants typically …
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Animal Science
The Dog Aging Project: Helping Your Pet Live a Longer, Healthier Life
by Rosaby RosaThe Dog Aging Project: Helping Your Pet Live a Longer, Healthier Life Understanding Dog Aging Dogs are beloved members of our families, and watching them age can be heartbreaking. But …
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The Knights Templar: A 21st-Century Revival Historical Legacy The Knights Templar, a renowned medieval Christian order, were disbanded 700 years ago. However, in the 21st century, they have experienced a …