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The Collections of the African American History and Culture Museum Await Their New Home
Objects from Muhammad Ali’s headgear to Nat Turner’s Bible sit in a holding facility in Maryland, ready to be put on display
Readers Respond to the June Issue
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A Midsummer Night’s Surströmming
The Baltic herring ferment inside a can thanks to salt-loving, anaerobic bacteria that produce distinctive organic acids found in sweat and rotting butter
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The Damariscotta River was an epicenter of oyster shucking between 2,200 and 1,000 years ago
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The Swimsuit Series, Part 2: Beauty Pageants and the Inevitable Swimsuit Competition
In the latest chapter of the series, we look at how bathing suits came to be an integral part of the Miss America competition
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Multiple Sidosis and Disneyland Dream: Two Amateur Masterpieces
Your chance to see two hard-to-find independent shorts
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Coffee Pods, An Instant Classic
Single-serving coffee pods are the most recent form of instant coffee. Its history is much shorter than the espresso shot, though just as inventive
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Besides how to be a good neighbor, Mr. Rogers taught us other lessons, especially about the impact of a comforting change of clothes
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Documenting Sexual Assault in The Invisible War
A new documentary gives voice to victims in the military and may be a key force behind a new initiative to put an end to the violence
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How Bathing Suits Went From Two-pieces to Long Gowns and Back
Bikinis may have been illegal in 1900, but they were all the rage in ancient Rome
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The Once and Future Coffeehouses of Vienna
Coffee is one of Vienna’s legacies, but how will the city hold onto its past while adapting to the changing culture? New furniture may be the answer
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Movie Mash-ups That Beat Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter
Mixing movie genres, from Abbott and Costello to SCTV
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Welcome to Threaded! And a Dig Through the Archives
Welcome to Threaded, your go-to fashion blog for all things historical and sartorial
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The Long History of the Espresso Machine
In the 19th century, coffee was big business in Europe. As inventors sought to improve brews and reduce brewing time, the espresso was born
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For those of you who want to explore chilly desserts beyond ice cream, try these frozen treats
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A Sip from an Ancient Sumerian Drinking Song
A newly analyzed cuneiform hymn accompanied a drinking song dedicated to a female tavern-keeper
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Father’s Day Roundup of Six Dads You Want to Avoid
Here are some films that give parenthood a bad name
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How to Eat Lobster 10 Ways In 24 Hours
These innovative recipes entice the taste buds for every meal of the day
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