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Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings
Listen: Bones reveal surprising differences among Vikings Bones from Viking skeletons reveal that nearly 40% of remains showed evidence of violent deaths, including skulls crushed by blunt force and arrowheads embedded in bones. A study found that Viking societies were not as monolithic as previously believed, with different regions showing distinct patterns of violence and […]
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Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York
Almost Zion: Remembering a short-lived Jewish state in New York In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah proposed establishing Ararat, a Jewish state on Grand Island, New York, as a refuge for European Jews fleeing persecution. Noah’s plan was met with skepticism and ridicule from Jewish leaders, who believed it was contrary to God’s will and that […]
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50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine
50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine The Vietnam War had devastating environmental consequences, including widespread deforestation, pollution, and contamination of soil and water. The US government initially denied responsibility for Agent Orange cleanup, but eventually agreed to remediate contaminated sites […]
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Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans
Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’ is a monument to celebrity and achievement – paid for with humanities funding that benefits everyday Americans Donald Trump’s “Garden of American Heroes” project aims to commission 250 statues of famous Americans from a predetermined list, funded by humanities grants that benefit everyday Americans. The list includes recognizable figures like […]
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Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison
Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison Inga Allison, a pioneering home economics professor at Colorado State University (CSU), made significant contributions to high-altitude baking research in the early 20th century. Allison’s work led to the development of altitude-specific baking practices, which were first published in […]
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Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible
Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government has undergone a state-driven process of revisionism to reevaluate the historical legacy of Ivan the Terrible, portraying him as a great statesman and devout Russian Orthodox Christian who laid the foundations […]
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A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election
A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age and the 1896 election A warning for Democrats from the Gilded Age: The party’s internal struggles hampered its ability to wage successful national campaigns, as seen in the 1896 election. The Gilded Age (1870-1900) was characterized by rapid industrialization, increased immigration, and debates over economic policy, mirroring […]
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Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: ‘I have to set the record straight’
Henk Rogers on telling the real story of Tetris: ‘I have to set the record straight’ Henk Rogers, the co-founder of Tetris Company Ltd., was inspired to tell the real story of Tetris after reading a movie script that he felt misrepresented his experiences. The movie script portrayed Rogers’ journey as a high-stakes spy thriller, […]
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Space Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off
Space Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off Space Shuttle Discovery launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 12, 1985, at 8:59 a.m. ET, marking its 51-D mission. The seven-member crew of STS-51D was the 16th flight of NASA’s Space Shuttle program and Discovery’s fourth flight. Discovery carried out 39 missions, including deploying and repairing the Hubble Space […]
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Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight
Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight Michael Ciancone has spent over 40 years at NASA, contributing to the advancement of spaceflight safety and history. Ciancone currently serves as the Orion Program safety lead, overseeing the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance’s efforts to ensure the safety of the Orion crew, vehicle, and […]
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