Five Firsts for Mars InSight
Adults History
Mars InSight will be the first to detect seismic activity on Mars’ surface, first to measure rate of heat transmitted from interior, first to dig nearly 5m down, first to measure magnetic fields on Mars’ surface, and first to use a robotic arm to place instruments on the surface of Mars (assuming it lands of course…)
Who decides what art means?
Adults History
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work?
The Dinosaur On Your Thanksgiving Table
Adults History
Eating turkey this holiday season? Chowing down on a roast chicken? You’re eating a dinosaur!
Why is meningitis so dangerous?
Adults History
In 1987, thousands of people gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. But what started out as a celebration led to a worldwide health crisis: more than 2,000 cases of meningitis broke out, spreading across Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.
The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler
Adults History
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power.
Caffeine 101 | National Geographic
Adults History
Nearly 90% of the United States population has at least one caffeinated beverage every day. Learn about the chemistry of caffeine, how it causes increased alertness and focus, and how caffeine is capable of causing overdoses.
The Disturbing Thing Ghosts Could Be
Adults History
What’s that sound.....is it ghosts?
Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic
Adults History
Ancient Mesopotamia proved that fertile land and the knowledge to cultivate it was a fortuitous recipe for wealth and civilization.
ABC of SLA
Teachers History
Scott Thornbury's history of second language acquisition (SLA) in a nutshell. A lot of great ideas.
How to Use the Google Newspaper Archive
Teachers History
A short YouTube video about the basics of using Google Newspaper Archive for classroom use. Search for local and regional content for your students, classes and lessons.
The Mystery Over The @ Sign
Teachers History
The @ Character is the symbol of the internet age, and crucial for emails and social networking. But no-one really knows where it came from, writes Claire Bates. Read on to learn more.
The princess who rewrote history
Adults History
Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-page history of her father’s reign called “The Alexiad.”
Unbelievable Myths From The 1980s DEBUNKED!
Adults History
What crazy things did we believe back in the 1980s?
Why is Aristophanes called
Adults History
Aristophanes, often referred to as the Father of Comedy, wrote the world's earliest surviving comic dramas.
Primitive Technology: Iron prills
Adults History
Primitive Technology: Iron prills - Creating Iron prills from scratch
A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor
Adults History
It's another sweltering morning in Memphis, Egypt. As the sunlight brightens the Nile, Peseshet checks her supplies.
Did the Amazons really exist?
Adults History
It was long assumed that Amazons, the fierce and fearsome women warriors of Greece, were imaginary.
How one scientist averted a national health crisis - Andrea Tone
Adults History
In 1960, Frances Kelsey was one of the Food and Drug Administration's newest recruits. Before the year was out, she would begin a fight that would save thousands of lives - though no one knew it at the time.
Are We All Related?
Adults History
In part 3 of our special series on human ancestry, we investigate how closely related we all really are.
Are Birds Modern-Day Dinosaurs?
Adults History
An asteroid strike 66 million years ago devastated the dinosaurs. But today's birds are proof there were a few survivors.
Which is stronger: Glue or tape? - Elizabeth Cox
Adults History
The oldest glue in the world is over 8,000 years old and comes from a cave near the Dead Sea.