war history
Forcing People to Hold Hands Is Not a Great Way to End a War
King Henry VI's "Loveday" did little to stop the Wars of the Roses.
Articles by Noor Al-Samarrai
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
objects of intrigue
How to Get Your Laundry Done in Ancient Mesopotamia
A humorous dialogue between a cleaner and customer, useful to both ancient scribes and modern scholars.
deserts
Stone Monuments in Western Sahara Record How People Adapted to Shifting Climate
The encroaching desert meant lots of changes.
libraries
Found: A 13th-Century Tale of Merlin and Arthur, Reused as Bookbinding
The early text can help scholars understand how the legend evolved over time.
animals
The World’s Loneliest Frog Has a Potential Mate, And Now Comes the Hard Part
To save the species, Romeo and Juliet need to make tadpoles.
genetics
Blue-Eyed Coyotes Have Been Spotted on the California Coast
The striking mutation is a bit of a mystery.
transportation
The Worst Bus Stop in North America Just Got a Makeover
Better late than never.
objects of intrigue
Tea Was Once So Valuable It Was Kept in Locking Caddies
At least until the British Empire turned its attention to India.
forests
Termites Are a Rain Forest's Ecological Insurance Policy
During a drought, wood-eating insects can be a jungle's best friends.
animals
Watch Austrian Train Workers Leap to the Rescue of a Snowed-In Goat
After their wave of plowed snow stopped it in its tracks.
