Sex and the Stegosaurus
How do you sex a Stegosaurus? Look at its back plates.
A Short History of Standardized Tests
The origins of standardized tests.
Do Vitamin Supplements Cause Cancer?
There's been a long history of research on vitamin supplements and their potential cancer risk.
Beavers, Hats, and the Fur Trade
Origins of the North American fur trade.
Reproductive Technology, Motherhood, and Feminism
Would advanced reproductive technology advance professional opportunities for women? Early feminist thinkers debate.
Should Education Be Efficient?
What do education leaders mean by "efficient" schools?
What Happens When You Crack Your Knuckles?
Where does the sound of cracking knuckles come from, and is it dangerous?
Debating Birth Control In Pre-Revolutionary France
Attitudes toward birth control in 18th century France.
Father Junípero Serra: His Statue and Contested Legacy
While Father Junípero Serra may earn posthumous canonization this fall, his statue in D.C. may be getting the boot.
The Lusitania Effect
How the Lusitania Effect impacted German-American relations in pre-World War I German.