
History
When natural history collections bow to other priorities
In 1962, Neil Douglas accepted a position in the brand new biology department of what is now the University of Louisiana Monroe. The scho ...
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ListenPhilly judge charts future for historic human remains found at construction site
After months of uncertainty, a Philadelphia judge has outlined concrete steps for what will become of the remains of more than 300 people ...
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Five takeaways from the Confederate president
Yesterday was National Relaxation Day, but Hi ...
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Two Native American boys’ remains uncovered in Pa., third stays buried
After a painstaking exhumation in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, the remains of two Native American boys who died in the 1880s have bee ...
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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Andrew Wyeth’s birth
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Andrew Wyeth's birth. The Brandywine River Museum of Art celebrates his life through an exhibit of his best work.
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Classic hearse show supports historic Laurel Hill Cemetery
The ninth annual Hearse and Professional Vehicle Show returned to Laurel Hill Cemetery in East Falls Saturday, featuring more than 30 cla ...
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A Philadelphia judge has given a property developer ten days to come up with a better plan to excavate, transfer and rebury historic huma ...
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Museum of the American Revolution
Producer: Michael O’Reilly The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Rev ...
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Was the youngest person executed by Pennsylvania actually innocent?
The O.J. Simpson parole hearing is dominating the non-politcal news, but the legacy of race relations looming large in the criminal justi ...
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Legal scholars to explore the future direction of the U.S. Supreme Court
Turns out the dog days of summer are a perfect time for Supreme Court aficionados to learn more about the nation’s highest court. & ...
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Houston, we have a people problem: the first ‘mutiny’ in space
In 1973, a communication snafu between astronauts in space and their colleagues on Earth, alerted NASA to the need for people skills and ...
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Listen 8:06American politics provides ample material for satirical Bastille Day show
“And what do we say about historical accuracy?” a newly resurrected, glittering Edith Piaf asked the crowd assembled outside of Phila ...
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Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica in Bucks County this weekend
Over the weekend, a 300-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display in a baseball field in Penndel, Bucks County. As ...
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ListenEastern State Penitentiary to host Trump-inspired retelling of Bastille Day
Bastille Day commemorates the 18th century storming of the infamous prison in Paris, a watershed moment in the French Revolution. All aro ...
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ListenHumor is a powerful tool in a doctor’s arsenal
There’s a body of opinion that believes that laughter might, for some illnesses, be the best medicine.
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