The Lady of Cofitachequi
De Soto's legacy is one of plunder. Using primary sources about the "Lady of Cofitachequi," learn about the plunder of NA indigenous peoples
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Dana Rovang
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Ancient Gems: A Historical Survey of African Beauty Techniques
The history of many African beauty products.
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Dana Rovang
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The Snowman: A brief history of a winter entertainment
A Brief History of Snowmen
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Dana Rovang
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James Tilly Matthews: Bedlam patient and catalyst for "Madhouse" reform
The history of James Tilly Matthews and the reform of Bedlam Asylum.
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Dana Rovang
Feb 3, 20228 min read
Phillis Wheatley: A Black and enslaved poet who helped shape Revolutionary America
Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784), was a Black and enslaved poet who lived in the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. Through her...
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Brendan Wolfe
Nov 22, 20217 min read
A War by Any Other Name
CONFLICT IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES When the English landed at Jamestown, Virginia was in the middle of a seven-year drought and the worst...
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Brendan Wolfe
Nov 22, 20214 min read
PAQUIQUINEO (DON LUIS)
Virginia Indian Traveled throughout Early Modern World Paquiquineo was a Virginia Indian who for nine years traveled throughout the...
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Julia Chen
Nov 22, 20213 min read
THE PILGRIMS' BAN ON CHRISTMAS
Christmas Festivities Forbidden in17th Century American Colonies Christmas was once outlawed in Boston, and festive cheer was greeted...
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Michael Gott
Nov 22, 20214 min read
NIELS STENSEN: MEDICI PHYSICIAN AND FATHER OF MODERN GEOLOGY
Used Shark Teeth to Argue for Sedimentation in Rock Creation Niels Stensen (or, Nicolas Steno, 1638-1686) was a Danish anatomist who...
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Michael Gott
Nov 22, 20213 min read
JAPANESE TEMPLE GEOMETRY
Japanese temple geometry refers to the practice of carving verbal geometrical problems, theorems, and shapes into wooden tablets and...
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Michael Gott
Nov 22, 20213 min read
Hanaoka Seishu
Surgeon Developed General Anesthesia in Edo, Japan Hanaoka Seishu is the first person on record to have performed a successful surgery...
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Dana Rovang
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Dr. Gustavus Katterfelto and his "Live Insects"
In 1781-82, an influenza pandemic swept through Europe. A scientific lecturer and magician, Gustavus Katterfelto, had recently arrived to...
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Herbert Wignall
Jun 10, 20154 min read
The Mary Rose
A CAUTIONARY TALE: The Story Behind the Stamp In April 1509, Henry VIII became king. He was just 17. With a foresight perhaps belying...
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Brendan Wolfe
Mar 13, 20153 min read
LITTLE ICE AGE
Climate Change was Important Even at Jamestown The Little Ice Age is what scientists call a period that lasted from about 1300 to 1750....
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