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The forgotten history of cats in the navyApril 12, 2023 – Sailors embraced their feline colleagues, giving them tiny uniforms and their very own hammocks. But cats are natural outlaws—so it couldn’t last forever.
The ancient—and mysterious—history of ‘abracadabra’March 01, 2024 – The earliest mention comes from a text in the second century A.D., which used the term as a treatment for fevers.
Wooden Church Image | National GeographicThe Kizhi Pogost, a historical wooden church, is pictured in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
The history of the Molotov cocktail, an iconic weapon of underdogsMarch 10, 2022 – Ukrainians race to make the bombs now, just like the many rebels, protestors, and defenders worldwide who came before them.
Irish Claddagh rings have an unexpected history—it involves pirates.January 11, 2024 – You’ve seen the iconic heirloom with two hands clasping a crowned heart. Do you know its history?
How the Paralympic movement evolved into a major sporting eventSeptember 02, 2021 – First founded as an archery contest for 16 disabled veterans, the games now rival the Olympics as an athletic spectacle.
A brief history of Rosh Hashanah, the kickoff to the Jewish New YearSeptember 16, 2022 – Celebrated with trumpet blasts, prayers, and symbolic foods, this holiday marks the start of the Jewish high holy days.
Symbol of opulence or sign of witchcraft? Here’s a colorful history of red lipstick.May 08, 2024 – From its early use by prostitutes in ancient Greece to a symbol of glamor in Hollywood, rouge lips has long been associated with beauty, power, and rebellion.
Working Archaeologists Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayA team of archaelogists work in the mud of a 3,000-year-old mass grave in Egypt in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
The history of the Florida panther, a symbol of reverence and revulsionApril 24, 2023 – Hailed as an iconic conservation success story, the Florida panther has a complex, little-known history.
Ceviche: the surprising history behind Peru’s raw fish dishMay 18, 2021 – While it’s a fairly recent arrival in UK restaurants, this Peruvian raw fish dish dates back millennia — and has more variations than you might expect.
The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of TokyoMarch 29, 2023 – A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike.
A 530-carat diamond, a golden spoon, a 'stolen' stone: These objects will make Charles kingMay 04, 2023 – Several royal artifacts with fascinating and controversial histories will play a key role in the coronation of King Charles III.
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Take a hike through history in the Catalan PyreneesJanuary 12, 2023 – Experience the best of the Pyrenees on the GR1 hiking route, taking in everything from Roman ruins and medieval villages to epic natural parks and spectacular mountains.Lasagne: the history and countless variations of a true Italian classicJanuary 10, 2022 – Sloppy or sturdy? Meaty or veggie? Cheesy or cheese-free? Lasagne has an official definition, but there are countless variations across Italy and beyond.