"At the time, I knew almost nothing about TB. To me, it was a disease of history — something that killed depressive ...

The region's only certified pollen counter has retired, leaving it to the machines. The lack of reliable data remains a ...

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The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

As a member of the American Female Moral Reform Society (AFMRS), a group dedicated to preventing prostitution in cities in the early and mid-19th century, Prior was uniquely equipped to help women ...

Cristina Roccati graduated from the University of Bologna when few other Italian women earned degrees, and she taught physics ...

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Life in the 1920s looked vastly different than our world today. From fashion and music to sports and travel, here's how times ...