In 1829, amidst London’s polluted air, physician and gardener Nathaniel Ward devised a revolutionary solution—his…
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Our modern legal framework can seem at times to be byzantine and unfair. There is…
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Meet Sergeant Stubby. This stray dog became a World War I hero, defying regulations to…
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The Aztec Animal Warriors: Sacrifice, Status and Murderous Intent
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenWarrior cults seem to be an engrained part of our collective historical psyche. Ever since…
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The custom of footbinding in China, particularly among the elite, reveals a disquieting tale of…
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The Mitford family is a well established and respectable one, of the old stock and…
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During the Great Depression, economic hardship spurred inventive, albeit peculiar, recipes among Americans. First Lady…
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Ether was the first effective surgical anesthetic. It was revolutionary and enjoyed great popularity in…