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Solar Cells – A Brief History
We’ve been harnessing the sun’s energy for hundreds if not thousands of years. It wasn’t until … Solar Cells – A Brief HistoryRead more
Edgar Allan Poe: A Man of Mystery
Revolutionizing tales of suspense and horror, Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the most influential … Edgar Allan Poe: A Man of MysteryRead more
The Life of William Shakespeare
With all of the writers we’ve talked about up until this point, it’s a travesty that … The Life of William ShakespeareRead more
Rare Shipwreck Found in Boston
Construction workers were working on a new building in this year’s spring warmth at the Boston … Rare Shipwreck Found in BostonRead more
The Selfish Gene: A 40 Year Old Theory on Evolution, Revisited
Today the “Selfish Gene” turns 40 years old. It’s a book written in 1976 by … The Selfish Gene: A 40 Year Old Theory on Evolution, RevisitedRead more
Honoring Female World War II Pilots
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Battles That Made History: Marathon
‘With you it rests, Callimachus, either to bring Athens to slavery, or, by securing her freedom, … Battles That Made History: MarathonRead more
History’s Badasses: Alvin York
It’s Memorial Day. People all across the United States are commemorating soldiers that have died in … History’s Badasses: Alvin YorkRead more
The Origins of Memorial Day
A blistering day in South Carolina, May 1st, 1865 in Charleston. The South had been devastated … The Origins of Memorial DayRead more