How the Black Death Started in Asia

The Black Death, a medieval pandemic that was likely the bubonic plague, is generally associated with Europe. This is not surprising since it killed an estimated one-third of the European population in the 14th century. However, the Bubonic Plague actually started in Asia and devastated many areas of that continent as well.

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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These 10 genius Stephen Hawking quotes will inspire you to dream big.

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How brain biases prevent climate action

We know that climate change is happening. We also know that it's the result of increased carbon emissions from human activities like land degradation and the burning of fossil fuels. And we know that it's urgent. A recent report from international climate experts tells us that we are likely to reach 1.5C of average global warming in as little as 11 years.

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The Real History of Rock and Roll

Louis Menand on the role of technology in a musical revolution, and on Peter Guralnick’s “Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

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Heroes of Progress: Malcom McLean

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The Promise and the Peril of Virtual Health Care

During the coronavirus pandemic, telemedicine looks like the future of health care. Is it a future that we want?

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8 Legendary Ancient Libraries

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A brief guide to the British royal family

When did the British royal family begin, and what do they do? How does the line of succession work and who is next in line to the throne? How do the royals benefit the British economy, and why do some people want to get rid of the monarchy? This Q&A with Robert Lacey, historical consultant to the Netflix series The Crown, explains everything you need to know about the history of Britain’s royals

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Heroes of Progress: Virginia Apgar

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A Brief History of House Cats

It may be that "nobody owns a cat," but scientists now say the popular pet has lived with people for 12,000 years

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Incredible True Story of the Very First Credit Card

Though the concept of credit has existed longer even than money, it wasn't until 1950 that the first modern credit card was invented.

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How Prince Philip Modernized—and Fought to Preserve—the Monarchy

The U.K.'s longest-serving royal consort died Friday at age 99

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Beauty Standards: See How Body Types Change Through History

Perceptions surrounding body types and beauty standards vary across culture. And they have varied even more significantly throughout history.

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Heroes of Progress: Wilhelm Rontgen

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First Principles Summary

First Principles summary delves into the history of American evolution and how Roman and Greek philosophy inspired its first leaders.

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Nevermind at 25: how Nirvana's 1991 album changed the cultural landscape

There was a strange buzz going around school at the start of my last academic year in 1991. It was early September, and musical war stories from the summer were being traded. Some of us told of seeing AC/DC's thunderous mega-show at Donington racetrack; or of witnessing Guns 'n' Roses' bombastic pyrotechnics at Wembley Stadium.

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games.

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Acharya Sushruta: Father of Surgery

Sushruta Samhita is said to be the most comprehensive treatise written on surgical and medicine practice. No wonder he is known as father of surgery. Legacy

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Centers of Progress: Paris (Enlightenment)

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