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Indigenous Alaskans Host Their Own Olympics

Athletes at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks test their mettle in events like the blanket toss, knuckle hop and ear pull

Ancient Ship Found in Sunken Egyptian City

Prior to the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Egypt's greatest Mediterranean port

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To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects

The Many Myths of the Term 'Anglo-Saxon'

Two medieval historians tackle the misuse of a phrase that was rarely used by its supposed namesakes

Olympian Babe Didrikson Cleared the Hurdles

The star track and field athlete of the 1930s boisterously challenged gender expectations with her record-setting athleticism

Why Border Collies Are the Perfect Cattle-Ranching Dogs

In the high plains of Utah, cattle ranches rely on one breed of dog above all others to keep their herds under control: the brave, intelligent and tenacious border collie

Indigenous Alaskans Host Their Own Olympics — Indigenous Alaskans Host Their Own Olympics

Athletes at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics in Fairbanks test their mettle in events like the blanket toss, knuckle hop and ear pull

Ancient Ship Found in Sunken Egyptian City — Ancient Ship Found in Sunken Egyptian City

Prior to the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Egypt's greatest Mediterranean port

Could 'Mothing' Be the New Birding? — Could 'Mothing' Be the New Birding?

To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects

The Many Myths of the Term 'Anglo-Saxon' — The Many Myths of the Term 'Anglo-Saxon'

Two medieval historians tackle the misuse of a phrase that was rarely used by its supposed namesakes

Olympian Babe Didrikson Cleared the Hurdles — Olympian Babe Didrikson Cleared the Hurdles

The star track and field athlete of the 1930s boisterously challenged gender expectations with her record-setting athleticism

Why Border Collies Are the Perfect Cattle-Ranching Dogs — Why Border Collies Are the Perfect Cattle-Ranching Dogs

In the high plains of Utah, cattle ranches rely on one breed of dog above all others to keep their herds under control: the brave, intelligent and tenacious border collie

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