The papal Doctrine of Discovery was used to justify colonization in the name of Christianity—and eventually became embedded in U.S … More
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Walking Around the World
Paul Salopek has been out for a walk — a very long walk — since 2013. His route stretches from … More
Chief Bone Necklace
Julia Sullivan – Author – “Bone Necklace” “Chief Bone Necklace (circa 1899), leader of the Oglala Lakota or Oglala Sioux … More
The Hideous Resurrection of the Comstock Act
Anthony Comstock, the mutton-chopped anti-vice crusader for whom the Comstock Act is named, is back from the dead. NY Times … More
Soon To Be On The Moon – Video
NASA Astronaut G. Reid Wiseman G. Reid Wiseman served as Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 41. … More
When a deadly disease gripped an Alaskan town, a dog saved the day—but history hailed another
The movie Togo recounts an act of heroism in the midst of a frightening outbreak. Here star Willem Dafoe describes … More
Meet the women who risked everything to be the first to fly – Photos Included
As one female pilot wrote, “A woman who can find fulfillment in the skies will never again need to live … More
What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth?
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us … More
The Cherokee Nation
“According to tribal history, Cherokee people have existed since time immemorial. Our oral history extends back through the millennia. It’s … More
What We Can Learn From This Magnificent Migration
Photograph: Sandhill cranes flying to roost at sunset in West Tennessee in 2017.Credit…Graham Gerdeman Margaret Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, … More
We All Deserve Better 