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Smithsonian Magazine8d
How Women in New Jersey Gained—and Lost—the Right to Vote More Than a Century Before the 19th Amendment Granted Suffrage Nationwide
Vague phrasing in the state’s Revolutionary-era Constitution enfranchised women who met specific property requirements. A ...
Greek Reporter3d
Was the Etruscan Language Related to Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek historians disagreed on the origin of the Etruscans, who deeply influenced the Ancient Romans and traded with ...
'Tell those stories': Greenlawn Cemetery excavation revealing hundreds of 19th century burials amid Henry Street expansion
Amid the excavation of part of the city's first cemetery, an archaeology firm has found more than 1,100 graves filled with ...
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BACK TO THE FRONTIER: Episode 1.1
BACK TO THE FRONTIER is a reality TV series on HBO Max about three modern-day families who reenact the "homestead" lifestyle ...
The origins and meaning of the tryzub, the Ukrainian coat of arms
This article originated as a winning story idea in a vote by members of the Kyiv Independent’s community. Join our community ...
Podcast: The radical legacy of the 19th century ‘Young Bengal’ movement
Though mocked for their dietary and drinking habits, the group set a template for progressive reform that resonates in India ...
Why Do We Call American Flags 'Old Glory'? The Full Story Behind the Patriotic Nickname
The story behind the "Old Glory" nickname for the American flag dates back to a 19th-century ship captain, who proudly ...
California hopes law from bloody era of U.S. history can rein in Trump’s use of troops
California’s court fight to reign in the president's use of troops in Los Angeles now hangs on a 19th century law with grim ...
Smithsonian Magazine27d
Over 600 Years, the Golf Ball Has Evolved From a Primitive Wood Sphere to a Smart Ball With Cutting-Edge Sensors
The earliest man-made golf balls ever uncovered were primitive spheres made of hardwood on the east coast of Scotland in the ...
He wrote the book on American Jewish history. Stepping back from teaching, Jonathan Sarna says he has plenty of chapters still to go.
The Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, Sarna has been a force in his ...
Why Rich Europeans Ate Up All The Egyptian Mummies
A 12th-century translation error kicked off a 700-year trade in mummies, depopulating the tombs of Egypt to populate European ...
Milwaukee Independent9d
From pulpits to plantations: The moral imperialism of Wisconsin’s role in the annexation of Hawaii
The University of Wisconsin system, now a network of progressive education and civic engagement, once echoed the same settler ...