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Tag: History
They survived 9/11; 25 years later, their bonds remain unbroken
Survivors reconnect with those who saved them in National Geographic’s 9/11: Reunited. Smoke billows from lower Manhattan on September 11, […]
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more. This year’s winner of […]
What happened to Amelia Earhart? New book takes on the case.
Three main theories There are many theories about what happened to Earhart, including a 1970 book claiming that Earhart had […]
New “vibe coded” AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community
Creator apologizes after using Patreon funds for Gemini-powered magazine scan processor. Translating the letter “A” is just one of many […]
What we can learn from scientific analysis of Renaissance recipes
“a key change in how people constructed knowledge” Multispectral imaging, proteomics, historical texts yield new insights into 16th-century medical manuals. […]
Looking back at Catacomb 3D, the game that led to Wolfenstein 3D
No longer keen on more Commander Keen While id’s decision to lean into fast, action-oriented first-person games might seem obvious […]
A British redcoat’s lost memoir resurfaces
Shadrack Byfield lost his left arm in the War of 1812; his life sheds light on post-war re-integration. Actor Chris […]
A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science
Folklorist/historian Adrienne Mayor on her new book Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore Credit: Princeton University Press Earthquakes, […]