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James McCune Smith: new discovery reveals how first African American doctor fought for women’s rights in Glasgow | The Conversation
James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. He dedicated his life to fighting injustice. James McCune Smith was the first African American to receive a medical doctorate from a university. Born … Continue reading
The Library of Alexandra | Radiolab
mage credits: Library of Alexandra How much does knowledge cost? While that sounds like an abstract question, the answer is surprisingly specific: $3,096,988,440.00. That’s how much the business of publishing scientific and academic research is worth. This is the story … Continue reading
Forget Earthquakes. THIS Is What Could Doom California
[…] It’s a weird thing to think about, but all around the world there are towns at the bottom of lakes. Many are from reservoirs and dams built to generate power or clean water for cities, but some were from … Continue reading
How Six Kids Survived Being Shipwrecked for 15 Months
In today’s history documentary, we’re covering the true story of the Tongan Castaways, 6 kids who survived 15 months stranded alone on a deserted island. [Video] [Imagery] supplied by Getty Images.
Dandelions and Civilization: A Forgotten History
Dandelions are among the most populous and widespread plants on earth. The secret to their success has to do both with their unique characteristics, and their inextricable connection to humans. The history of humans and dandelions is forever linked in … Continue reading
Silphium: The Miracle Plant The Romans Wiped Out
[…] Miracle contraceptive, wonder drug, aphrodisiac, the origin of the heart symbol, and hemorrhoid cure??? Tiktok, National Geographic, even FACEBOOK are all obsessed with this plant, Silphium, which grew over 2000 years ago here near Cyrene, Libya. It’s been called … Continue reading
The Headhunters – ABC Radio National
The arrival of Europeans in NZ kicked off a trade in Mokomokai — tattooed heads but these colonial souvenirs have their own complex history. In Episode Four of Stuff the British Stole… They used a chisel to carve into the … Continue reading
ox | Sesquiotica
“Why is it called oxtail if it’s from a cow?” I’m glad you oxed. It’s not just a load of bull. Ox is a word that, for many of us, is both familiar and strange. I grew up in ranch country in Alberta … Continue reading
Why Witch Hunts are not just a Dark Chapter from the Past
Whether in Macbeth, Harry Potter or Hansel and Gretel – witches have a long tradition in literature and film, often celebrated as strong, independent women, or portrayed as the incarnation of evil. But in a recent global study, over 40 … Continue reading
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