Why did the Moose lose its antlers? A video of a moose shaking free its antlers raises the question of … More
Tag: National Geographic
A rare look at the world’s most expensive sheep
In Senegal, Ladoum sheep can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Measuring up to four feet tall, they’re prized as … More
Cancer vaccines are showing promise. Here’s how they work.
The immediate goal is to create vaccines that destroy cancer cells—but some scientists are also testing vaccines that might prevent … More
World War II love letters help a daughter find her missing father
Kate Sanders – National Geographic – 8 November “Only three weeks old when her father was shot down over Germany, … More
The Know-Nothings: the United States’ first anti-immigration party
Conceived in fear and prejudice in the 1800s, the short-lived Know-Nothing Party’s intolerance toward German and Irish immigrants led to … More
What long COVID means for kids—and who’s struggling the most
Less common than in adults, the condition can be hard to diagnose in children. Growing research is helping scientists understand … More
This miracle plant was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago—or was it?
Silphion cured diseases and made food tasty, but Emperor Nero allegedly consumed the last stalk. Now, a Turkish researcher thinks … More
These Medieval Knights were the “Superheroes” of Their Times
National Geographic – 3 May “Knights are among the most iconic characters from the Middle Ages. Their origins harken back … More
This little-known Native American society was once as powerful as the Aztecs and Incas
The Spiros were once “the single most powerful group ever to exist” in North America. This groundbreaking new exhibit in … More
Mumming in Ireland is Back!!!
National Geographic – RONAN O’CONNELL – December 2021 “For centuries in Ireland, mummers would arrive at homes unannounced in an … More