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The Strangest Profession in Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization: Introducing the Veterinary Exorcist

Photo credit: www.historyextra.com In ancient Mesopotamian society, the role of an exorcist, or āšipu, was far more complex than merely banishing supernatural entities. These practitioners...

Top Tested Shapewear to Include in Your Packing List, According to Our Editors

Photo credit: www.cntraveler.com As the temperature rises, the season for outdoor weddings, tropical getaways, and European vacations emerges, bringing with it the need for fashionable...

Artists Nationwide Craft Breathtaking Floral Arrangements Influenced by Paintings, Sculptures, and Artifacts

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com At “Art in Bloom” exhibitions, museums commission custom floral arrangements to go on display alongside items in...

A Historian’s Quest to Identify the Unknown Native Girl in a Haunting Photograph

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com In 1868, Sophie Mousseau was photographed at Fort Laramie alongside six white Army officers. But her identity—and...

April 29: A Look Back at Historical Events

Photo credit: www.historyextra.com Orléans, April 1429: a city besieged, weary after enduring months of relentless pressure. The Hundred Years’ War...

Discover the Vibrant Flags Displayed by the Patriots During the American Revolution

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com America's 250th Anniversary A Smithsonian magazine special report At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a new...

Valerie the Miniature Dachshund Rescued After 529 Days on a Remote Australian Island

Photo credit: www.smithsonianmag.com The eight-pound pup is now decompressing after her epic adventure in the wilderness, a feat rescuers say...

This Week, the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Will Illuminate the Night Sky

Photo credit: www.cntraveler.com In early May 2025, the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower will illuminate the night sky. This meteor...