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The Time England Ran Out of Bones
[…] Britain’s population exploded during the Industrial Revolution. To sustain that growth, they needed a lot of food and, therefore, a lot of fertilizer. Their ports were clogged with boatloads of imported poop and bones from all over the world, … Continue reading
How HIV Started a Century Before Anyone Noticed
16 Jul 2026 ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ For decades, one man was blamed for bringing AIDS to America. But the “Patient Zero” story was wrong. This is the story of how genetic detective work traced HIV’s true … Continue reading
Articles of Interest | The Princesses of China
ARTICLES OF INTEREST JUL 10, 2026 I told myself I wouldn’t make a story about China. When I was invited to a conference at the last minute, I would just enjoy it, let it all wash over me. But then … Continue reading
The Most Impossible Rise of a City Ever: Manchester, England
12 Jul 2026 The Most Impossible Rise of a City Ever: Manchester, England In the mid-1700s, Manchester was nothing more than a damp, unremarkable market town in the north of England, the kind of place history books wouldn’t bother mentioning. … Continue reading
