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Homo Habilis
Homo habilis ("handy man") is an extinct species of human that lived in East and South Africa between 2.3 and 1.5 million years ago and plays an interesting role in the discussion surrounding the dawn of our genus of Homo, which is thought...
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Early Hypodermic Syringe
A hypodermic syringe made by Coxeter and Son of London c. 1860. Syringes were used in antiquity, but the true hypodermic syringe for injecting precisely measured liquids using a hollow needle was invented by the Scotsman Alexander Wood (1817-1884...
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King Philip Meeting with Colonists
King Philip (Metacomet) of the Wampanoags, (1638-1676), meeting colonists, print by S. N. Wood, 1911.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
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Top 5 Must-See Historical Sites in Dublin
Dublin has much to offer in cultural and historical experiences. It is a vibrant and colorful city, with a history dating back many centuries. Dublin has it all - from castles and a Viking harbor to ancient pubs, medieval libraries, and more...
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Mount Locust Inn, Natchez Trace
Mount Locust inn on the Natchez Trace. Milepost 15.5.
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Harpies in the Infernal Wood
An engraving of the harpies in the Forest of Suicides by Gustave Doré illustrating Canto XIII of Divine Comedy, Inferno, by Dante Alighieri.
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Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course
When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide of...
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Christopher Wood on Roman Dining
Raised in the Bay Area, Christopher received his B.A. in Classics from San Francisco State and his Masters in Anthropology from the University of California Santa Barbara. Over the years he has devoted his time to working as an archaeologist...
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Governor Endicott Landing on Block Island
Wood engraving depicting Governor Endicott (l. c. 1600-1665 CE) landing on Block Island, by Alfred R. Waud and A. V. S. Anthony, 1876-1881 CE. New York Public Library, Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture...
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Arnold's Column Is Shattered at the Battle of Quebec
At the Battle of Quebec (31 December 1775), the American militia commanded by Benedict Arnold are repulsed by the city's Canadian militiamen and British troops. Illustration by Charles William Jefferys, 1916; cover art for the book The father...