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I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists
I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists Rat nests can serve as archives for materials that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years, providing valuable insights into the lives of past inhabitants. Archaeologists like the author study rat nests to learn about the food, medicine, and trade practices of historical communities, […]
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Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship
Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship Mae Reeves and her husband, Joel, pose with her hats at Mae's Millinery in Philadelphia, circa 1953. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture/Gift from Mae Reeves and her children Donna Limerick and William Mincey Jr. Lula “Mae” […]
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