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The Life of a Bridgerton
Dearest Gentle Reader, It is the author’s greatest delight to welcome you into another season, not of courtship and whispered scandals, but of coughs, cures, and curious medical convictions. While the ton may sparkle beneath chandeliers and silk gloves, let… Continue reading
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Archaeology in Real Life: No Whips, No Treasure, Just Science
By Anna Chitwood, Archaeologist Editor’s Note: The following piece is written in the voice of archaeologist Anna Chitwood. Her firsthand experiences working in Cultural Resource Management offer a realistic look at what archaeology looks like outside of movies and pop… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Public Health: John Snow
While Jon Snow knew nothing, John Snow knew exactly where to look. On a cold night in Soho, London, folks were falling sick to cholera. There was no stopping the illness. Everyone was scared they would be next. It was… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Vaccines: Polio
On a hot summer day in the 1940s, parents across the United States shared the same quiet fear. Swimming pools closed. Movie theaters emptied. Children were kept indoors, not because of storms or war, but because of an invisible enemy… Continue reading
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A Brief History of Vaccines: How One Boy and a Cow Changed the World
In the late 1700s, long before modern medicine existed, smallpox was one of the most feared diseases on Earth. It scarred, blinded, and killed millions, and it had been with humans for thousands of years. In a small English village,… Continue reading
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